European Planning Operations Lead (f/m/x)
Core
Lead European supply planning operations for a complex network serving 120 markets, 5 factories, and 1,700+ SKUs to ensure capacity, production, and material continuity.
Role type
Senior Supply Planning Operations Lead
Builds
Robust 36-month supply plans supporting capacity, production, and procurement decisions
Domain
FMCG / Pet Food / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, MRP, planning governance, performance management, team leadership, stakeholder management, process improvement, data-driven decision-making
Preferred skills
Advanced Planning Systems (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, FuturMaster), innovation, automation, digital adoption
Technologies
SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, FuturMaster
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the Regional Supply Planning cycle; Drive planning excellence through governance and KPI monitoring; Own and optimize MRP processes; Lead, coach, and develop a team of Regional Planners; Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, Marketing, and Digital teams; Champion simplification, automation, and digital adoption.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management