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

Role Summary:

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 deli very of business objectives.

We want you to:

  • 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 

About you:

  • 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

We offer:

  • 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
Information at a Glance
Posting Start Date:  23/04/2026
Location:  Germany
Level of Experience:  Mid-Career
Employment Type:  Permanent
Function:  Sales
Subfunction:  Sales Planning