Sales & Operations Planning Leader (m/f/d)

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Join Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy. For Smart Building we are looking for an Local Product Group Sales & Operations Planning Leader who will be responsible to drive our sales & operations planning (S&OP) process to a next level and to connect it with the sales & operations execution (S&OE) process. Focus is on the supply planning process, the demand-supply-balancing and reconciliation to drive and support the S&OP process from operations perspective. The LPG S&OP Planning Leader supports the Local Product Group connected using the Demand Plan input to perform a solid supply planning process and to provide feedback and input towards the following S&OP steps. Next to the creation and facilitation of the monthly supply planning drumbeat, the task is to engage stakeholders and providing a process design ready to use and deploy for supply planning and reconciliation. Strong implementation focus, change management and clear definition of process-responsibilities is key to success. Do you have a proven track record in the field of Planning and Fulfillment? Do you have a solid skill set in S&OP with a strong focus on operations and supply planning implementation and execution? Are you capable of driving projects forward within a fast-paced environment? Let’s write the future. Together.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects aimed at improving planning and fulfillment metrics such as On Time Delivery, Inventory Turns, Lead Time and Plan Accuracy.
• Design and implementation of the S&OP related process from operations perspective (supply planning, reconciliation).
• Governance of the monthly supply planning drumbeat and related KPI and reporting.
• Manage projects during SAP S4/Hana introduction to drive the internal planning and disposition process to a next level by using the strength of S4/Hana.
• Build-up competencies within the organization by training and coaching of the Planning & Fulfillment community.
• Perform standard and ad hoc analyses related to S&OP and S&OE metrics such as plan accuracy, on time delivery, including identification of key root causes for non-performance and identify / drive related improvement initiatives.

Your background

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent and >5 years working experience in SCM or Planning & Fulfillment
• Proven track record of improving Planning & Fulfillment, especially in the area of Sales & Operations planning implementation and improvement
• Key skills and execution experience for Supply Planning
• Strong communication skills in English, next to solid consulting and facilitating skills

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Flexible work practices
• Canteen
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Childcare

More about us

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together. ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. ABB AG Your contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate