Global Head of Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (m/f/d)

Global Head of Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (m/f/d)Location: KleinostheimPermanentFull-timeImagine a job where you will have the opportunity to do exciting and challenging work while collaborating with extraordinary colleagues. A company that invests in you and your career, providing the training, mentoring, development, and support you need to be successful now and in the future. If you want a career without limits with a market-leading, family-owned, global company where you can make an impact, then imagine an opportunity at Heraeus. Every day, our worldwide team of approximately 14,900 employees is bringing forward new ideas and solutions that are impacting and transforming everything from healthcare to renewable energy to e-mobility, high-tech, and telecommunications.Your role and responsibilities:You report to the EVP of Quality & Supply Chain as a member of the Supply Chain management team and have SIOP responsibility over 6 global sites.You act as an interface to our sales representatives and operational functions with a focus on:Demand forecasting and management;Inventory optimization;Sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP);Response and supply planning;Demand-driven replenishment.Moreover, you need demand sensing, statistical modeling, and machine learning algorithms to make accurate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts.You set inventory targets that are designed to maximize profits while leaving a buffer to meet unexpected demand.Additionally you also deliver a cross-departmental sales and operations plan that balances inventory, service levels, and profitability.You optimize supply management with plans based on prioritized demands, allocations, and constraints such as production capacity.You tame supply-chain variability and improve material flow using techniques for demand-driven material requirements planning (MRP).What is required for this role:10+ years of experience in the area of supply chain planning in at least 3 different companies and  knowledge in SAP integrated business planning processes, SIOP (SAP/R3, HANA) and proven leadership across sales & operational functions5+ years of project experience with SAP IBPCan lead a global team across multiple sitesVery good college or university degree. Preferred field(s) of study: information systems, business IT, software engineeringProfound understanding of planning processes and their functional implementation in SAP. Understanding of different planning horizons and integration points between demand, inventory, supply, and production planning, and their integration into executionVery good communication skills with different stakeholders like business-responsible, IT and end-users. Analytic thinking and a structured approach to problem-solvingNative German and excellent English skillsIf you want to do more than make a living, at Heraeus you can make a difference. We can provide you with the opportunity - and Open Space - where your ideas and career can grow and advance. We offer attractive compensation, top-notch benefits, and an ideal environment that supports your professional development. You can find more information at www.heraeus.de/careers. Send us your documents by reference code 50316  via our online application portal. Have any further questions? Then please contact our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Conamic, via recruiting.hqs@heraeus.com.apply now