Head of Supply & Network Planning
Core
Lead global supply and network planning, including production quantity decisions, inventory deployment, and capacity allocation across regional hubs to balance service levels and working capital.
Role type
Senior leadership supply chain planner (global)
Builds
Global supply chain operating model and planning processes
Domain
Medical devices / Hearing care / Supply Chain
Required skills
End-to-end supply and network planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), capacity planning, inventory management, S&OP integration, demand forecasting, pull-based replenishment (Kanban, PFEP), stakeholder alignment, transformation leadership
Preferred skills
SAP/S4HANA, SAP APO, o9, APICS CPIM/CSCP certification
Technologies
SAP, SAP APO, o9
Responsibilities
Own global production quantity decisions and inventory deployment; Lead MPS and inter-hub deployment planning; Define capacity allocation and monitor schedule adherence; Drive planning digitalization and continuous improvement; Support S&OP integration; Govern global material availability and replenishment standards; Lead and develop global planning teams; Represent global planning in senior forums
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership