Head of Supply Chain Planning (m/f/d)

Drive the Change! Join Us as Head of Supply Chain Planning (m/f/d). We are open to hire in Frankfurt, Knapsack, and Gersthofen.

Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting: Developing and overseeing the process of forecasting demand for the company's products.
• Inventory Management: Strategizing and implementing inventory management practices to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimizing excess inventory while ensuring sufficient stock for customer demand and production.
• Production Planning: Collaborating with production teams to develop production plans aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets, including scheduling, supplier coordination, and efficiency optimization.
• Supply Planning: Managing procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, negotiating contracts, and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Distribution Planning: Optimizing the distribution network to minimize costs and lead times, ensuring timely delivery, selecting transportation modes, and managing warehouse locations.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking KPIs like forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery, analyzing data to improve processes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to align supply chain efforts with business goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Seeking opportunities to enhance processes, reduce costs, and adopt new technologies and best practices.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks such as supplier disruptions and geopolitical issues through contingency planning and diversification.
• Leadership and Team Management: Leading and developing the supply chain team, setting goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, engineering, or related fields.
• MBA or Master's in supply chain management is beneficial.
• 10+ years of experience in a global environment.
• 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Experience leading the S&OP process.
• Experience building planning systems and teams.
• Ability to manage cross-functional change initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and goal-oriented.

Beneficial but not essential

• CSCP, CPIM, CPSM certifications.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Change Management experience.

Our Offer

• A diverse, multinational work environment where your contributions matter.
• Impactful projects influencing the company, customers, and sustainability.
• Attractive, performance-based compensation with modern benefits.

Your Contact

Wencke Leyens-Wiedau
Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA
Phone: 069/305-80667

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company committed to sustainability and innovation, guided by our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet." We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. Join us to help create solutions that benefit both society and the environment.