YOUR CHANCE – MORE RESPONSIBILITY, FASTER GROWTH, A REAL HAND IN SHAPING THINGS!

You don’t just want to fill a role at a large corporation; you want to actively improve processes and drive a team forward? With us, you can truly make a difference!

We are a growing biotechnology company with a clear mission: enhancing safety in the food industry through our innovative real-time PCR kits and the development of ATP and immunological detection systems. Our comprehensive system expertise enables us not only to utilize these technologies but also to continuously advance them in-house. Our products have a direct impact on society — and you can play an active role in making their production even more efficient and future-proof! While others are stuck in endless meetings, we put new technologies directly into practice — with your input! We champion a modern leadership culture shaped by our core corporate values. Personal responsibility, team spirit, and a positive attitude toward change are the keys to our success.

Hygiena is currently based in Potsdam and Großbeeren but is scheduled to relocate to Ludwigsfelde in 2027.

Profile:

The Supply & Demand Planner EMEA ensures seamless alignment between regional and local product availability and customer demand to reliably meet agreed-upon service levels. This role will use ERP/CRM and integrated planning systems to ensure product availability while actively managing the “cost to serve” and will translate complex data into precise forecasts that optimize inventory, supports strategic growth, and ensures operational effectiveness. The position will act as a data-driven strategist, using analytics tools such as Power BI to identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and engagement with management to support operational goals and customer service standards.

Key Accountabilities and Objectives:

Support the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process to ensure efficient and effective business planning – from demand planning through operational planning to financial forecasting. This includes aligning local and regional demand forecasts with financial targets and operational constraints to create a unified “consensus plan”
Responsibility for end-to-end planning cycles in the supply chain using ERP/CRM and integrated planning systems to synchronize local and regional production and replenishment plans with inventory checks and customer demand. This also includes operational and transactional processing in the planning systems
Ensuring business success through the proactive use of “what-if” scenarios and strategic data analysis to optimize the customer experience and financial results – including, and especially, during exceptional events such as turnarounds, sales controls, and special market or product transitions
Prepare, analyze, and maintain demand forecasts based on various aspects such as historical data, sell out and inventory trends and consensus of bottom-up and top-down forecasts
Actively monitor and manage inventory levels and sell-out by keeping stock levels healthy
In charge of keeping demand forecast fluctuations low and avoiding shortages or overstocks
Prepare and facilitate S&OP meetings including data preparation, scenario simulation, alignment with Sales and SCM and the documentation of decisions
Management of regional distribution networks and inventory levels, including external logistics providers and terminal/warehouse partners in the areas of truck, rail, and ocean transport for all products and deliveries
Use of data to monitor, analyze, and communicate performance metrics with a focus on continuous improvement and cost optimization in relation to:
S&OP and related processes for managing planning, inventory control, risk management, and distribution network optimization
Cost-to-serve management to optimize expenses and cash flow through clear goal setting, cost-benefit analysis, and implementation
Customer service standards to optimize key performance indicators (e.g., OTIF) to ensure high customer satisfaction and delivery reliability
Expert in process and automation improvements, master data management, system upgrades, and the associated data flow between the existing ERP/CRM system and integrated planning tools
Identify and mitigate supply risks related to long lead times, capacity constraints, or supplier dependencies
Support with any root‑cause analysis (RCA) for delivery misses and planning deviations
Act as a key interface between local/regional commercial teams, customer service, logistics, quality, and production units

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Data Science. Six Sigma Green Belt is a major plus
Several years of professional experience in supply chain planning, with a proven track record of success in a regional or multiple-site-covering role the Life Sciences and/or the manufacturing industries
In-depth knowledge of ERP/CRM as well as practical experience with integrated planning tools and systems
Strong knowledge of Power BI is desirable, as is the ability to tell stories using data
Potential to quickly learn and acquire new skills in order to adapt flexibly to change
Strong organizational skills to ensure that daily tasks and projects are completed on time
Application of problem-solving skills with the goal of accelerating decision-making processes and achieving sustainable results
Ability to thrive in a performance- and results-oriented, fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills for collaboration and influencing across organizational levels and functional areas, considering regional/global diversity and multicultural backgrounds
Able to build close relationships and networks with external 3PL/4PL service providers
Strong proficiency in the MS Office suite
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken; any additional European language is seen as an advantage

YOUR BENEFITS – WHY YOU SHOULD KICK-START YOUR CAREER WITH US:

Scope for creativity & influence – Your ideas feed directly into decisions rather than getting bogged down in lengthy approval processes.
Dynamic corporate culture vs. rigid corporate structures – Benefit from flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and direct interaction with decision-makers.
Innovation & future-proofing – We focus on new technologies, exciting automation projects, and continuous development. Our products are essential for food safety, and the market is steadily growing.
Flexible working hours & work-life balance – No rigid corporate policies here; instead, you’ll find a work environment that adapts to your needs. Flexible hours and flextime options ensure a healthy work-life balance.
Attractive compensation & benefits – Expect performance-based pay and benefits such as a company pension scheme. We take a long-term view and support you in planning for your future.

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks after the application date, please consider that your application has not been successful on this occasion. We will retain your application data in accordance with local data protection regulations before secure deletion.

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