Supply Network Planner, AMP-E (f/m/d)

The Supply Network Planner is responsible for designing, optimizing, and future-proofing the company’s supply chain network, with a focus on manufacturing and logistics. The role predominantly focuses on Long term horizon with strong link to mid-term planning and scenario management to ensure resilience, cost-efficiency, and agility in the supply chain. By leveraging data analytics, forecasting models, and simulation tools, the Supply Network Planner drives strategic decision-making to align the network footprint with evolving business needs, market trends, and sustainability goals.

Supply Chain Network Design & Optimization

• Develop and refine end-to-end supply chain network strategies to support mid/long-term business growth and operational efficiency.
• Optimize the manufacturing footprint, warehouse locations, and distribution centers for cost-effective and agile supply chain operations.
• Utilize data analytics and modeling tools to simulate network scenarios and recommend improvements.
• Assess production, and distribution locations to ensure network resilience, risk mitigation and sustainability goals.

Scenario Management & Mid-Term Planning

• Supports to define and execute scenario planning to assess the impact of market fluctuations, demand shifts, geopolitical risks, and supplier disruptions.
• Supports in development of "what-if" simulations to evaluate potential changes in sourcing, capacity, and transportation models.
• Align mid-term planning with financial forecasting, inventory strategies, and capital investment decisions.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure scenario recommendations support cost and service objectives.

Capacity Planning & Forecasting

• Analyze production capacities, and logistics constraints to plan future network needs.
• Forecast manufacturing and distribution capacity requirements to prevent bottlenecks and ensure supply chain agility.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
• Leads and deliver network impact assessments and develop Value Chain Management recommendations for new production capabilities, technical transfers, and network changes.

Logistics & Transportation Strategy

• Design an efficient logistics network in collaboration with logistics to endhance transport efficiency to reduce cost and CO2 footprint.

Cost & Efficiency Management

• Identify opportunities to reduce supply chain costs through optimized sourcing, production, and distribution.
• Balance cost reduction initiatives with maintaining high service levels and supply chain resilience.
• Drive initiatives for inventory optimization to reduce working capital while maintaining availability.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Leverage digital tools, AI, and automation to improve supply chain visibility and decision-making.
• Implement network design software, route optimization tools, and advanced analytics for planning.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain management.
• Develops NW Strategy Assessment digital tools & processes, including a sustainable governance process.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with procurement, operations, finance, and logistics teams to ensure alignment of network strategies.
• Support sustainability initiatives by optimizing supply chain operations for lower carbon emissions and waste reduction.
• Develop and present network optimization plans to senior leadership.
• Provides leadership to colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes related to Network assessments and changes.

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