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Full-time
Posted 52d ago
Apply by Aug 31
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the demand and supply planning processes to ensure product availability and optimize inventory levels. Facilitate the monthly S&OP process to align demand, supply, and financial plans across cross-functional teams.
Requirements
The candidate must be able to manage planning parameters in ERP systems like SAP and utilize analytics to improve forecast accuracy. Strong collaboration skills are required to partner with Sales, Procurement, and Logistics teams.
Full job description
Job Posting Title: Manager, Planning
Job Requirements Summary:
The Planning Manager is responsible for leading demand and supply planning processes to ensure optimal product availability, inventory levels, and service performance. The role oversees forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management activities to support business growth and operational efficiency.
The Planning Manager plays a key role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, working closely with Commercial, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance teams to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities and inventory strategies.
Job Requirements:
1. Demand Planning
Lead the demand forecasting process by collaborating with Sales, Product Management, and Commercial teams.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and business insights to develop accurate demand forecasts.
Monitor forecast accuracy and implement improvements to enhance planning performance.
Identify demand risks and opportunities and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
Maintain demand planning models and forecasting methodologies.
2. Supply Planning
Develop supply plans that balance demand requirements with supply constraints and operational capabilities.
Coordinate with Procurement and Logistics teams to ensure timely product availability.
Monitor supply risks such as supplier delays, production issues, and logistics disruptions.
Implement contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply.
3. Inventory Management
Define and manage inventory targets based on service levels, working capital objectives, and demand variability.
Monitor inventory KPIs including inventory turns, days of inventory, and aging stock.
Work with commercial teams to address slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
Optimize stock levels to balance service performance and working capital.
4. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Facilitate and manage the monthly S&OP process to align demand, supply, and financial plans.
Prepare planning reports and supply chain performance dashboards for leadership review.
Provide visibility on supply constraints, inventory risks, and demand changes.
Drive alignment across Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams.
5. Data, Systems & Process Improvement
Manage planning parameters and master data in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
Utilize planning tools and analytics to improve forecast accuracy and supply visibility.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and planning automation.
Support digital initiatives related to supply chain planning.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Commercial teams to understand market demand and business priorities.
Work closely with Procurement and Logistics teams to ensure supply chain alignment.
Provide planning insights to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
7–10 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or supply chain management, preferably in chemical distribution, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and planning tools.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.
The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.
Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.
Offices: Messeallee 11, Essen , North Rhine-Westphalia 45131, DE
Chemicals DistributionMarketing & LogisticsLife Scienceand Material ScienceChemicalLogisticsBiotechnologyWholesaleManufacturing
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution and holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, we have more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operate a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, the company generated sales of €16.2 billion.
The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.
Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag SE shares have been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010 and have been part of the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target.
Offices: Messeallee 11, Essen , North Rhine-Westphalia 45131, DE
Chemicals DistributionMarketing & LogisticsLife Scienceand Material ScienceChemicalLogisticsBiotechnologyWholesaleManufacturing