Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Fresenius Medical Care; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Planning Expert to design and drive end-to-end planning transformation across demand, supply, and inventory using SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP.

The role collaborates with US clinicians and cross-functional teams, translating market demand into scalable requirements, leading governance and standardization efforts, and ensuring successful deployment of planning capabilities across the US Clinics organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, integrated business planning, or S&OP/IBP transformation.
• Proven experience leading SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP implementations.
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical/functional designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain planning process requirements across demand, supply, inventory, and IBP functions.
• Translate US-specific clinical and market demand patterns into scalable SAP S/4HANA/IBP requirements.
• Drive planning solution design, configuration, and deployment to support transformation initiatives.
• Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, UAT, cut-over, and go-live.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of planning capabilities.
• Identify process gaps and optimization opportunities to improve planning accuracy and agility.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

SAP IBP

Demand planning

S&OP/IBP

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Position Location Details: Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the Waltham, MA or Franklin, TN office and working remotely.

Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Planning Expert to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated planning capabilities across the organization. This role will play a critical part in transforming end-to-end supply chain planning processes through advanced planning solutions, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supply chain planning, SAP S/4HANA and IBP implementations, demand and supply planning, process governance, and business transformation within complex operational environments. The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, technical capability, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.

Organization

The function reports to: Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Planning Transformation

• Lead the definition and implementation of end-to-end supply chain planning process requirements across demand, supply, inventory, and integrated business planning functions.
• Translate complex US-specific clinical and market demand patterns into scalable technical requirements within SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP environments.
• Drive planning solution design, configuration alignment, and deployment activities to support business transformation initiatives.
• Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live execution.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of planning capabilities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify process gaps, system inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities to improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and operational agility.

End-to-End Process Governance

• Define, shape, and continuously evolve the integrated planning vision, ensuring strong alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and broader business priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks, planning standards, and performance metrics to drive consistency and operational excellence across planning functions.
• Champion standardization, simplification, and harmonization of planning processes across US Clinics business unit.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, scenario planning, forecasting methodologies, and digital planning capabilities to improve decision quality and business outcomes.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to business stakeholders by translating market dynamics, demand variability, and operational constraints into actionable planning insights.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment between Supply Chain, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and IT teams to support integrated decision-making.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and ensure successful user adoption of new planning processes and technologies.

Required Qualifications

Experience, know-how and skills critical for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, integrated business planning, or supply chain transformation roles.
• Proven experience leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, forecasting, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Experience translating business requirements into technical and functional solution designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning process governance, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical supply chain, or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics, predictive forecasting, and scenario modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and enterprise transformation programs.
• APICS/ASCM certification or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
• Experience working within global, matrixed organizations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• SAP S/4HANA & SAP IBP Expertise
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Forecasting & Scenario Analysis
• Process Governance & Standardization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Other

• Languages: English Advanced, other languages an advantage
• Travel requirements: Willingness to travel for business purposes (up to 20%)

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual salary: $117,700.00 - $196,200.00 - Waltham, MA location

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

EOE, disability/veterans