S&OP Process Champion (m/w/d)

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Your Responsibilities

Formulate, develop, and continuously improve the standardized S&OP process framework applicable to all business units, including process cadence, meeting structure, data analysis and decision-making protocols, in alignment with key stakeholders globally
Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders, such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc., and lead the S&OP cycle, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive S&OP.
Resolve conflicts between demand and supply priorities through a structured decision-making process.
Support scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies.
Present consolidated plans and recommendations to senior leadership.
Develop the S&OP operating tool in collaboration with the Business Process Reengineering & Digital Transformation (BPR&DX) team for effective and efficient S&OP execution.
Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health, to systematically assess S&OP performance, as well as to put governance in place.

Your Qualifications

• Comprehensive and solid experience in Supply Chain Operations and/or Supply Chain
• Planning (in a complex/global organization, highly preferred).

Capability of data analysis, scenario analysis, and statical forecasting

• Experience in formulating and deploying S&OP process.
• Experience in improving operations as key user of demand/supply planning tool
• (e.g. Oracle, Kinaxis o9, SAP IBP).

Skills of stakeholder management and communication management to effectively

• collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Strong Leadership and decision-making skills as well as very good analytical skills
Strong communication, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues at different
levels and across different teams in English.
Additional Skills Preferred:

Experience with cost simulation tools and scenario planning

• Experience in change management and process transformation.
• Certification such as CSCP, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Our offer

• Flexibility
• Benefits
• Development
• Fitness
• Security
• Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence
• Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)
• Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
• Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
• Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations

Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool

• If you have any questions, Ann-Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them at
• .204.8022

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