Global Planning Specialist (m/f/d)

Own and optimize global inventory management for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods, balancing service levels, costs, and working capital Develop and implement inventory optimization strategies, including safety stock policies, cycle counting, and excess obsolete (E O) inventory reduction initiatives Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Plan For Every Part (PFEP) framework Ensure efficient material planning through the maintenance and optimization of relevant planning data Manage logistics activities for new product introductions (NPI), engineering change management (ECM), and end-of-production/end-of-life (EOP/EOL) processes Standardize and continuously improve global planning processes and systems Oversee SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and ensure the quality and integrity of master data within the SAP MM and WM modules Enhance planning and forecasting processes to improve forecast accuracy and planning reliability Lead the Sales, Inventory Operations Planning (S IOP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) processes Optimize and standardize global production planning to maximize resource utilization, ensure on-time delivery, and improve operational efficiency Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Logistics, and IT to drive cross-functional process improvements Conduct audits and ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing and maintaining business continuity plans Initiate and implement projects to reduce logistics costs and improve overall operational efficiency Drive the achievement of key Supply Chain KPIs, including Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), Excess Obsolete Inventory (E O), Forecast Accuracy, Premium Freight, and On-Time Delivery (OTD)