Manager Supply Chain Category Planning

Are you ready to take ownership of the Supply Chain Category team for the category Tractor & Vehicle? We are looking for a Manager SC Category Planning.

As manager of the Supply Chain Category team, you play a key role in ensuring that Kramp consistently delivers industry‑leading product availability, reliability, and service to our customers, while keeping inventory levels and health at the right levels. You lead the end‑to‑end planning and execution process for a diverse product portfolio, balancing operational efficiency, commercial priorities, and supplier capabilities.

The Team

The Supply Chain Category team consists of 10 to 12 Supply Chain Specialists and 2 Supply Chain planners. Team members can be in different European locations.

You will work closely with the Category & Buying teams (managers, buyers and specialists), as well as connect with various country stakeholders (assortment managers, managing, sales operations director and warehouse managers).

Responsibilities

As Manager SC Category Tractor & Vehicle, you are responsible for the planning and execution of the Tractor & Vehicle category, ensuring product availability, inventory health, and cost efficiency. Additionally, you are responsible for:

• Ensure optimal service levels, inventory health & levels and cost efficiency.
• Lead and develop the team, set objectives and hold team members accountable.
• Escalate structural planning issues and drive resolution.
• Own the demand and supply planning cycle (e.g. S&OP and S&OPE) for the Tractor & Vehicle category, ensuring accurate forecasts and optimized stock levels across all warehouses.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to change management initiatives.

Qualifications

For this job we have a couple of requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of working experience in Supply Chain.
• At least 3 years of experience in team leadership, demonstrating success in driving engagement and performance from a distance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
• Strong communication skills with full professional proficiency in English.
• Structured, analytical approach and mindset and handle multiple work topics in parallel.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering results.
• Able to be present at least two days per week at our office in Strullendorf (remaining days optionally remote).
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Benefits

Based on a German contract, you can expect:

• A challenging job in a modern, international, expanding company with high ambitions.
• An attractive salary package including numerous social benefits (30 days holiday, holiday and Christmas bonuses, profit sharing, company pension scheme).
• Good transport links and free parking.
• Staff discounts on our product range.
• Attractive shopping benefits through Corporate Benefits (company discounts from over 1,500 suppliers).
• A company health management programme with many initiatives and measures.
• The option of leasing a company bicycle.
• Growth opportunities: Guidance and support in the field of data science.

Location: Strullendorf, Germany.