Supply Planning & Business Management Manager (m/w/d)

As the Supply Planning & Business Management Manager (m/w/d) , you will lead business analysis to identify challenges and recommend data-driven solutions across the organization. You will assess and define “as-is” and “to-be” processes, support effective internal communication, and manage stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment and successful delivery of business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the European CO2 management roadmap in alignment with HME mid-term strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with sales planning
• Monitor CO2 performance and supply constraints, identify risks, and coordinate mitigation actions including mix adjustments and contingency planning
• Manage the regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align demand, production, and inventory across European markets
• Coordinate with production plants to align production planning with regional demand requirements and allocation priorities
• Manage order-to-delivery (OTD) processes and contribute to improvements in supply chain visibility, lead times, and stock efficiency
• Define and execute vehicle allocation strategies considering volume, mix, channel priorities, and profitability targets
• Analyze profitability and cost structures (e.g., contribution margin/COP) to support allocation and supply decisions
• Coordinate planning of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) supply in line with regulatory requirements and market demand
• Contribute to improvement initiatives in supply planning and operational processes
• Manage and develop the Business Planning team, including role allocation, capability development, and succession planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in automotive supply chain management, sales planning, or business strategy, ideally within OEM or large-scale industrial environments
• Proven experience in regional headquarters or complex, multi-market and multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience with Sales, Production, Finance, and Product teams
• Solid understanding of automotive S&OP frameworks, end-to-end planning cycles, and OEM supply chain structures (HQ, plants, NSCs)
• Knowledge of vehicle production planning, allocation mechanisms, inventory management, and lifecycle planning under supply constraints
• Familiarity with EU CO2 regulatory frameworks, emissions compliance, and the impact of EV transition on supply planning and profitability
• Strong analytical and operational skills including data analysis (CO2, inventory, sales, P&L), KPI tracking, supply coordination, and structured stakeholder communication

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work policy
• Continued learning and professional development
• Car sharing and car lease mobility program
• Daily complimentary lunch at the office canteen and subsidized breakfast snacks
• Free access to the company gym
• Opportunities to join company sporting clubs including tennis, soccer, yoga and golf.
• Highly international working environment