Supply Planning Excellence Specialist

Tasks:

• You define and maintain global supply chain standard on a global scale, including our subsidiaries world-wide
• Continuously develop, harmonize, and standardize end-to-end supply planning processes
• Enhance and align subsidiary planning processes with global standards to ensure consistency and efficiency
• You regularly review the product portfolio to optimize planning and resource allocation
• Provide actionable recommendations to balance workloads and achieve effective planning outcomes
• Ensure sufficient finished goods inventory levels, including safety and cycle stock
• You prepare alternative production and supply scenarios for the S&OP cycle to address capacity constraints
• Monitor, evaluate, and refine planning parameters to improve forecast and planning accuracy
• Maintain and enhance KPI reporting tools and documentation to ensure clear visibility of inventory levels, planning adherence, and optimal parameter settings
• You standardize and clarify end-to-end supply chain KPI definitions for transparency and alignment
• Analyze end-to-end supply KPIs and drive corrective actions when needed
• Own and continuously develop supply planning tools (e.g., stockout analysis, inventory projections) in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Deliver onboarding and refresher training programs to strengthen the skills of the supply planning team
• You support and coach planners in system usage, parameter settings, and root cause analysis
• Create and update training resources and quick-reference guides to enhance team performance
• Act as the supply planning lead in cross-functional initiatives, master data changes, and process optimization efforts
• You represent the supply planning function in cross-functional projects, master data changes, and process improvement initiatives
• Represent the supply chain function in meetings and S&OP reviews, driving alignment and supporting decision-making

Education and Qualifications

• University degree
• Fluent (business-level) English

What are we looking for in your CV

• Experience in production planning and scheduling
• 2–3 years of experience in supply planning
• 1–3 years of process development experience in the supply chain field

What We Offer

• In addition to a competitive salary, we reward performance with a wide range of benefits, including a cafeteria system, pension fund contributions, group life and accident insurance, and a share program
• Health and wellbeing support through a comprehensive health program, on-site medical services, and health insurance
• Work–life balance supported by flexible working hours and home office opportunities
• Support for you and your family’s wellbeing through access to company holiday resorts and free sports facilities (swimming pool, gym, sports fields)
• Family support through back-to-school allowance and our company kindergarten
• Continuous professional development supported by ongoing training opportunities

  We look forward to your application and would be delighted to welcome you as the newest member of the Richter family!