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

Advantest · Boeblingen, Germany

Last updated Jul 18, 2026 · View original posting

Lead the formulation and continuous improvement of a standardized S&OP process framework across all business units, managing demand and supply planning cycles, scenario planning, and KPI monitoring in a global organization.

Full Description

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.

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.

Requirements

Required

Analytical and troubleshooting skillsData integrationDemand/supply planning toolsInterpersonal CommunicationLeadershipOperations and Supply Chain functionsPredictive scenario planningProblem-solvingS&OP processesStakeholder ManagementStatistical methodsSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Communication

Preferred

CISSPCost Simulation ToolsDigital transformationExperience in multidisciplinary working environmentKinaxisLean Six Sigma Black BeltO9OSCPProduct Change Management (PCM)SAPVMware

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