Head of Network Strategy (m/f/d)

As Head of Network Strategy (m/f/d), you will shape Fresenius Kabi’s global manufacturing footprint and translate long-term business priorities into a resilient, efficient and sustainable network strategy. You will steer strategic supply point decisions, capacity planning and investment prioritization across the global network. In this high-impact leadership role, you will provide data-driven scenarios for senior decision-making and enable value creation across TechOps, Supply Chain, Finance and Business Units.

Your responsibilities

• Define and evolve the global manufacturing footprint strategy in alignment with long-term business objectives, demand evolution and portfolio lifecycle requirements.

• Translate network strategy criteria into strategic supply point decisions and develop footprint optimisation scenarios.

• Drive long-term capacity planning and dynamic capacity steering to align global supply capabilities with evolving market demand.

• Evaluate make-or-buy options, benchmarking insights and strategic investment priorities across the global manufacturing network.

• Manage network risks and strengthen business continuity frameworks to support resilient global manufacturing operations.

• Embed sustainability and carbon footprint considerations into network design, capacity planning and investment decisions.

• Establish governance frameworks and lead network strategy and transformation initiatives across global sites and functions.

• Collaborate closely with TechOps, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Units and manufacturing sites to ensure cross-functional alignment.

Your qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related field.

• 15+ years of experience in operations, supply chain or strategy roles within a global organization.

• Proven track record in network design, manufacturing footprint optimisation, global operations or strategic transformation.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, strategic investment prioritisation, risk and resilience.

• Excellent financial and strategic acumen combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Senior-level stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence effectively in a complex global matrix organization.

• Strategic mindset, high resilience and the ability to translate long-term strategy into actionable programmes and measurable execution plans.

• Experience connecting sustainability, carbon footprint reduction and product lifecycle considerations with network strategy decisions is an advantage.

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