Manager Supply Chain Planning

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe.

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

Manager Supply Chain Planning

Role Purpose

As Supply Chain Planning Manager, you will lead local supply chain planning and production planning, coordinating people, processes and performance to meet customer demand. Reporting to the Global Supply Chain Planning Director, you will strengthen local planning practices and metrics while contributing to global supply chain strategies and projects. You’ll work closely with regional and global teams across supply chain strategy, plant performance, analytics and systems, demand management and sales.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and improve systems, processes and tools for material, production and distribution planning, covering raw materials, merchandise, subassemblies and finished goods.
• Coordinate with Sales Administration, Demand Management, Purchasing and Sales to confirm supply dates and quantities and manage special demand requirements.
• Monitor backlog, delivery reliability, supply ability, availability and inventory to ensure plans support customer demand.
• Review local supply chain performance, maintain accurate planning parameters and stock indicators, and initiate improvements against SCM objectives.
• Lead local Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), aligning supplier materials and production capacity with demand.
• Manage local supply constraints and escalations in coordination with Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM).
• Support complex production transfers, change management, phase-ins and phase-outs, and contribute to global SCM strategies and projects.
• Oversee the local supply chain budget and lead, coach and develop the Supply Chain Planning team.

Role Requirements

• University degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Strong experience in a supply chain planning environment.
• At least five years of professional experience in manufacturing and supply chain, ideally in a multinational organization.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office—particularly Excel and PowerPoint—and data analytics tools.
• Strong analytical capability and familiarity with strategic supply chain tools and methodologies.
• High conceptual ability and sound analytical judgment.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of at least one additional Asian language is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in project management and team leadership.

Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

We kindly request that all applications be submitted exclusively via our online application form.

Partners in Thinking Ahead

With a spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and a firm belief in their abilities, Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs laid the foundation for today's Pepperl+Fuchs Group in 1945 with a small radio workshop in Mannheim. These values remain the cornerstone of our actions and success to this day.

What drives us? The ambition to always stay one step ahead, transforming visionary ideas into reality and actively shaping the future of automation. Today, the Pepperl+Fuchs Group operates in more than 80 countries and ranks among the world's leading companies in industrial sensor technology and explosion protection. Recognized as one of Germany's top 10 most significant medium-sized enterprises, our products and solutions serve a broad range of industries. Whether in renewable energy, the automotive sector, mechanical and plant engineering, the electronics industry, or process industries such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals—our innovations are at work everywhere.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking motivated talents whose skills and perspectives will enrich our teams and expand our horizons. Apprentices and dual students are equally welcome to join us in continuing the success story of Pepperl+Fuchs.