S&OP Regional Manager - Europe

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

S&OP Regional Manager - Europe

in fulltime and permanent for our European Headquarters in Düsseldorf . We offer a hybrid workplace model (3 days office/2 days remote).

• Lead the full S&OP cycle with clarity and structure: Own and run the end-to-end S&OP process, ensuring reliable demand and supply alignment, proactive risk management, and transparent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Drive planning excellence across demand, supply, and inventory: Guide Demand Reviews, orchestrate Supply Readiness, ensure network planning coherence, and enable smooth execution by translating plans into clear operational actions.
• Enable decisions through insights and visibility: Prepare and lead Executive S&OP discussions, highlight constraints and opportunities, and provide decision-ready analysis that empowers leadership and stakeholders.
• Build, develop, and elevate the S&OP team: Act as a people-first leader: develop capabilities, foster a high-performance and inclusive team culture, drive continuous improvement in processes and tools, and grow competencies for the future.

You are...

• Smart? You bring more than 10 years of professional experience in S&OP, Supply Planning, or Demand / Business Planning and demonstrate a strong end‑to‑end understanding of planning processes. In addition, you have at least 5 years of leadership experience, ideally gained in complex, fast‑moving, and high‑performance environments. You work hands‑on with advanced planning systems such as SAP IBP, SAP APO, or comparable tools and have solid experience in network planning and optimization. Strong analytical and numerical skills, along with advanced Excel proficiency (as a supporting tool), round out your technical profile. You are fluent in both German and English.
• Driven? Standing still is not an option for you. With your proactive, solution‑oriented mindset, you navigate ambiguity with confidence and remain effective even under pressure. You think ahead, challenge the status quo, and continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and ways of working. Your hands‑on approach and resilience enable you to turn complexity into progress.
• Real? You engage internal and external stakeholders alike through clear, structured, and respectful communication. You collaborate effectively across functions such as Commercial, Operations, and Customer Service and are skilled at aligning diverse perspectives. Your authentic leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and ability to maintain clarity in challenging situations make you a trusted and valued partner across the organization.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely to support an optimal work-life balance.
• Comprehensive support for families through the pme-family-service (advice, support in finding a nursery place and much more).
• Targeted training programs to support your development (Individual Development Plans, JH Academy, Master Plan, Employers for Equality, Women's Initiative Network), as well as numerous “Grow Events”.
• Comprehensive health offerings (Healthy Hardie to promote physical and mental health), including company supplementary health insurance and access to fitness programs.
• Attractive compensation model , as well as various benefits (such as BAV, Job Bike, Job Ticket).