Global S&OP Process Manager (m/f/d)

Our client is the world's leading supplier of automatic test equipment for the semiconductor and telecommunication industry. By providing test and measurement tools for research and development and assurance of product quality, our client plays an essential role in transforming high-tech innovations into practical, commercial applications. At its locations in Böblingen we are searching for a Global S&OP Process Manager (m/f/d).

Type of contract: unlimited permanent position direct with our client

Your key tasks:

In this key role, you will take ownership of the global Sales & Operations Planning framework and drive the alignment of demand and supply planning across all business units.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a standardized global S&OP process framework across all business units
• Define process cadence, meeting structures, data analysis standards, and decision-making protocols in close alignment with international stakeholders
• Lead and govern the full S&OP cycle (Demand Review, Supply Review, Executive S&OP)
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders
• Resolve demand and supply conflicts through structured decision-making processes
• Drive scenario planning and support risk mitigation strategies
• Consolidate plans and present recommendations to senior leadership
• Further develop and optimize S&OP planning tools in collaboration with digital transformation and process excellence teams
• Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (e.g., forecast accuracy, service level, inventory health) to ensure transparency and governance

Your Profile:

• Several years of solid experience in Supply Chain Operations and/or Supply Chain Planning, ideally within a complex, international organization
• Proven track record in designing and implementing S&OP processes
• Strong analytical capabilities, including data analysis, scenario modeling, and statistical forecasting
• Experience as a key user of demand and supply planning tools (e.g., Oracle, Kinaxis o9, SAP IBP, or comparable systems)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment
• Certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt are welcome
• Ideally Background in change management and process transformation initiatives
• Experience with cost simulation and advanced scenario planning tools is nice to have
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capability
• Willingness to travel max. three times per year to Asia

We are offering a position with a pleasant working atmosphere. The company hires talented people and want to enable them to reach their full potential.