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SIOP Manager Europe
full-timeLudwigsburg

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Ludwigsburg

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Role Summary

As the European SIOP Manager, you are responsible for executing and continuously optimizing the regional SIOP process within the Transportation BU. In this role, you ensure reliable demand forecasting, efficient inventory planning, and a balanced utilization of production and supplier capacities, thereby contributing significantly to the financial and operational performance of the European sites. At the same time, you secure targeted parts availability within the distribution centers.
Your key responsibilities include preparing, conducting, and following up on SIOP meetings, driving improvement initiatives, training new process stakeholders, and coordinating planning activities across functions.

Your Challenge:

  • Coordination and continuous further development of the regional SIOP process within the Transportation Europe BU
  • Organization, facilitation, and preparation/follow‑up of regional SIOP meetings
  • Steering of cross‑functional planning activities in close collaboration with Supply Chain, Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and Commercial
  • Ensuring optimal inventory levels in line with service level requirements, working capital targets, and inventory strategies
  • Monitoring and managing production load to maximize capacity utilization and prevent bottlenecks
  • Tactical allocation of production volumes across sites to improve lead times, cost structures, and margins
  • Leading initiatives to enhance SIOP processes, tools, and cross‑functional collaboration
  • Development and delivery of regional training sessions to strengthen SIOP capabilities
  • Monitoring and reporting of key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and capacity utilization

Your Profil:

  • Education: Successfully completed university degree in Business Administration, preferably with a focus on Materials Management
  • Professional Experience: Several years of experience in building, managing, and optimizing SIOP processes, ideally within the automotive industry
  • Expertise:
    • Comprehensive knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP modules, with a focus on IBP for S&OP
    • Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and multi‑source replenishment processes
    • Very good skills in the Microsoft Office suite as well as relevant ERP systems
    • Excellent process knowledge in the areas of demand planning and forecasting
    • Knowledge of M+H products and manufacturing processes is an advantage
  • Language Skills: Fluent in German and English
  • Personality :
    • High level of self‑motivation, strong analytical thinking, and excellent problem‑solving skills
    • Willingness to stay continuously informed about current market trends
    • Willingness to travel

 

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

 

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us at [email protected]. Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us.

Social Benefits:

  • You work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedom
  • Performance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits
  • Flexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacation
  • Hybrid working option for employees with children under 12 years: 3 days in Ludwigsburg, 2 days remote; otherwise, 5 days in Ludwigsburg
  • Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional development
  • In-house company restaurant
  • Reserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)
  • A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insurance
  • Additional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)
  • A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)
  • Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rate
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Other facts

Tech stack
SIOP Process Management,Demand Forecasting,Inventory Planning,Production Capacity Utilization,Cross-Functional Collaboration,SAP S/4HANA,SAP IBP,Microsoft Office Suite,Analytical Thinking,Problem-Solving,Training Development,KPI Monitoring,Automotive Industry Knowledge,Process Optimization,Market Trend Awareness,Bottleneck Prevention

About Mann+Hummel GmbH

MANN+HUMMEL is a global leader in filtration technology. Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, the group develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions – including for the Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment sectors. Founded in 1941, this family-owned company enables cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry across the globe. With its solutions, MANN+HUMMEL plays a key role in protecting the environment and promoting the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2024, approximately 21,200 employees at over 80 locations worldwide generated sales of EUR 4.5 billion.
For more information, please visit: www.mann-hummel.com

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Environmental Services

What you'll do

  • The SIOP Manager is responsible for executing and optimizing the SIOP process within the Transportation BU in Europe, ensuring reliable demand forecasting and efficient inventory planning. Key tasks include coordinating planning activities, leading improvement initiatives, and monitoring key performance indicators.

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