Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Fresenius Medical Care • Franklin, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Planning Expert to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated planning capabilities across the organization. This role will play a critical part in transforming end-to-end supply chain planning processes through advanced planning solutions, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supply chain planning, SAP S/4HANA and IBP implementations, demand and supply planning, process governance, and business transformation within complex operational environments. The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, technical capability, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, integrated business planning, or supply chain transformation roles.
• Proven experience leading or supporting SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, forecasting, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)/Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Experience translating business requirements into technical and functional solution designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning process governance, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, clinical supply chain, or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics, predictive forecasting, and scenario modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies and enterprise transformation programs.
• APICS/ASCM certification or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
• Experience working within global, matrixed organizations.
• English Advanced, other languages an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and implementation of end-to-end supply chain planning process requirements across demand, supply, inventory, and integrated business planning functions.
• Translate complex US-specific clinical and market demand patterns into scalable technical requirements within SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP environments.
• Drive planning solution design, configuration alignment, and deployment activities to support business transformation initiatives.
• Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live execution.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of planning capabilities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify process gaps, system inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities to improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and operational agility.
• Define, shape, and continuously evolve the integrated planning vision, ensuring strong alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and broader business priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks, planning standards, and performance metrics to drive consistency and operational excellence across planning functions.
• Champion standardization, simplification, and harmonization of planning processes across US Clinics business unit.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, scenario planning, forecasting methodologies, and digital planning capabilities to improve decision quality and business outcomes.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to business stakeholders by translating market dynamics, demand variability, and operational constraints into actionable planning insights.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment between Supply Chain, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and IT teams to support integrated decision-making.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and ensure successful user adoption of new planning processes and technologies.

Benefits

• Flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the office (Franklin, TN) and working remotely.
• The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager