Head of Supply Chain Planning
Clariant
Chemicals
Sant Joan Despí, Cataluña - Spanien
Manager / Team Leader
Experteer Overview
In this leadership role, you will drive end-to-end supply chain planning across a global business unit. You will shape demand forecasting, inventory, procurement, and distribution to meet strategic objectives and reduce lead times. You’ll partner with production, sales, marketing, finance, and operations to enable a resilient, cost-efficient supply chain. This is an opportunity to lead a planning organization in a multinational, diverse environment and to influence sustainability-driven outcomes.
Compensation / Benefits
- attractive remuneration
- professional development and growth opportunities
- collaborative and value-driven culture
- multinational and diverse work environment
- focus on well-being
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement robust demand forecasting processes to optimize inventory
- Lead strategic inventory management across the supply chain
- Collaborate with production teams to create aligned production plans
- Oversee procurement to ensure timely material availability
- Optimize distribution networks to minimize costs and lead times
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, finance, and operations
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Provide strategic leadership and professional development to the planning team
Key requirements
- 10+ years of experience in a global business environment
- 5+ years in leadership roles
- Proficiency with SAP and Advanced planning systems (ideally Kinaxis)
- Proven experience leading an IBP process
- Track record of building system capabilities and developing planning organizations
- Strong cross-functional change management skills in complex environments
- Demonstrated team leadership abilities
- Preferred certifications: CSCP, CPIM, CPSM
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
Description
In this leadership role, you will drive end-to-end supply chain planning across a global business unit. You will shape demand forecasting, i…
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