Supply Chain, Planning Process Expert – Senior Manager

Fresenius Medical Care

. Lead the definition and implementation of end-to-end supply chain planning process requirements across demand, supply, inventory, and integrated business planning functions .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $117,700 - $196,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning, integrated business planning, and SAP S/4HANA and SAP IBP implementation. Capable of translating complex market dynamics into actionable planning insights while driving governance and optimization across planning processes.

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SAP S/4HANA ImplementationIntegrated Business Planning (IBP)Demand PlanningForecasting MethodologiesSupply Chain Transformation

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PlanningInventory OptimizationSales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Advanced AnalyticsPredictive ForecastingScenario ModelingData Model DesignUser Acceptance TestingProcess GovernanceOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAP IBPSAP S/4HANAProject Delivery Methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CertificationASCM Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalsMedical DevicesClinical Supply ChainRegulated Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, cut-over planning, and go-live execution
Collaborate with business, IT, and implementation partners to deliver planning capabilities aligned with organizational objectives
Identify process gaps, system inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities
Define and evolve the integrated planning vision
Establish governance frameworks, planning standards, and performance metrics
Champion standardization, simplification, and harmonization of planning processes across the US Clinics business unit
Drive adoption of advanced analytics, scenario planning, forecasting methodologies, and digital planning capabilities
Advise business stakeholders by translating market dynamics, demand variability, and operational constraints into actionable planning insights
Facilitate cross-functional alignment among Supply Chain, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and IT teams
Support organizational change management and successful user adoption of new planning processes and technologies
Report to the Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT), within Global Procurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Advanced English; other languages an advantage
Willingness to travel for business purposes up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance
Flexible arrangement splitting time between the Waltham, MA or Franklin, TN office and working remotely