Supply Chain Planning Lead

For over 80 years, at ERBACHER the food family we have been developing innovative solutions in animal nutrition for livestock and pets, as well as producing high-quality food, made possible by the dedication of our teams in Germany, Ukraine, Tanzania, and Poland.

Step by step, we turn ideas into innovations that have a real impact on everyday life, and every project is based on collaboration, mutual respect, and commitment.

At ERBACHER the food family, we believe in a good tomorrow… and we create it.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence in

• Production planning in short to long term towards high Customer Satisfaction (OTIF) ensuring high CTP (Conformance to Plan)
• Raw material management (loose, packed, packaging) – setup inventory & purchase orders policy, control lead times and safety stock management
• Inventory and warehouse replenishment
• External partners (Co‑Manufacturers) management
• Drive SAP-based process planning excellence to balance key company KPIs

• Translate strategy into execution

• Implement OKRs, KPIs, dashboards and proper reporting process for key supply chain planning metrics
• Align international planning processes with key stakeholders
• Lead S&OE meetings and Support S&OP process with future preparation to IBP implementation
• Drive continuous improvement across supply chain planning processes, including correct master data & planning parameters in SAP
• Review team’s performance, process execution, and build sustainable documentation
• Digitalize and automate manual workflows, ensuring

• Support key supply chain programs

• SAP PP-DS, SAP ATP, SAP IBP in the future
• S&OP Excellence Program
• Multi‑factory & network planning
• APS implementation

• Lead and develop team

• Manage an international team with cross‑functional influence
• Communicate with all stakeholders to balance their expectations with overall company strategy and Planning evolution roadmap
• Set goals and conduct performance reviews
• Drive change management across team as well as beyond
• Plan budget and manage cost base

• Collaborate cross‑functionally

• Coordinate tasks within Supply Chain Planning teams
• Align country‑specific and cross‑functional processes (Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Transportation, Finance, Product Management)
• Ensure team resilience, build engagement, build talent pipeline & high performing team

Expectations

• Proven experience in production, supply, material planning or Logistics
• 3 - 5+ years of experience in team leadership roles
• Degree in Logistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (nice to have)
• Strong knowledge of SAP and production planning systems
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and drive change
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into operational execution
• English proficiency
• B2+ level of German is a plus
• Willing to travel to Germany on regular basis
• We offer
• A non‑corporate atmosphere
• Holiday and Christmas bonus
• Children's packages and occasional gifts
• Flexible work arrangements
• Attractive discounts on products (dry dog and cat food)
• LUX MED private medical care
• Group insurance and accident insurance
• Free foreign language learning
• Multi Sport card
• And of course fresh vegetables and fruits in the office.
• In addition, we offer
• Work (and team‑building!) in an international environment, alongside experts from different countries, including Poland, Germany, Tanzania and Ukraine.
• Continuous professional and personal development through dedicated training sessions and development programs.
• An inspiring and supportive atmosphere, as well as friendly working conditions with access to modern tools and technologies that foster both growth and efficiency.
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