Global Demand & Supply Planning Manager

DeLaval Gallin, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany

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Do you want to work in a global company where you can contribute to a more sustainable food production? DeLaval is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of solutions for dairy farmers around the world. As a company built on innovation, we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers do more with less.

DeLaval is now looking for a Global Demand & Supply Planning Manager for our Supply Chain. The Supply Chain organisation focuses on creating efficiency and end customer benefits. The Supply Chain should combine our global ways of working with regional closeness, and data should be transparent across the entire supply chain. We will continue to optimise and redesign our global footprint – for both sustainability and transport cost reasons.

Purpose Of Role And Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing Supply and Demand Planning of Capital Goods globally in close collaboration with executive Sales Management and Supply Chain Management leadership.
• Global responsibility for developing and implementing monitoring instruments (Control Tower) for all capital goods systems to align order intake against factories capacities and inventory levels.
• Planning of about 600 article numbers in APO.
• Leading cross-functional meetings (SOP Meetings) to review demand and supply plans, addressing any discrepancies or challenges.
• Responsibility for overall DeLaval Supply Chain Management Reporting essential to Executive Management for executive decision making.
• Leading your team of 6 and functional leadership of 14 other employees worldwide.
• Analysis of sales data and market conditions to adjust supply plans and mitigate risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Responsible for conduct and documentation of trainings on APO / forecasting globally.
• Contribution to transformation project from SAP R3 to SAP HANA, especially to implementation of SAP IBP Module.

Qualifications And Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Master’s degree in Engineering / Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a similar role, typically 8+ years.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting.
• Experience in SAP required, preferably in SAP APO or even IBP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to globally collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working at DeLaval

Our core values Passion, People, Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and geographies. Success is far more than knowledge – it is strongly related to behaviours. At DeLaval we are all guided by our three behaviours, Setting Direction, Make things happen and One DeLaval.

We Offer You a Workplace Like No Other, Where State-of-the-art Technology Goes Hand In Hand With Animal Welfare. In Addition, We Offer:

• 30 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Free lunch at the Gallin site
• Modern workspace with height-adjustable desks and air conditioning
• Free parking spaces, charging stations for e-cars
• Company bike offering
• Capital-forming benefits
• Allowance for company pension scheme
• Death insurance

The position is located in Gallin (Germany), global travelling will be part of this position, you will report to VP Planning & Logistics.

For further information, please contact:

carierre@delaval.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

About DeLaval

We enable sustainable food production. The global demand for milk is increasing. Our products and system solutions in the dairy industry offer solutions for this - we think that's great. We strive for harmony between technology, the environment and animal welfare. Achieving more with less - that's what motivates us. And by continuing to improve our products and processes, we are helping to shape the future of food production - that's a good feeling! A leading Swedish company with 4,500 employees worldwide and a presence in over 100 markets, part of the Tetra Laval Group - that's us, that's DeLaval.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing