About this role
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Planning Transformation Lead / Business Advisor to support a large-scale Tactical Planning Transformation Program.
Everience is implementing an integrated Tactical Planning capability that brings together Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning and Capacity Planning.
The role sits at the intersection of planning, supply chain, commercial, finance, operations and IT. It requires someone who combines deep planning expertise with extensive experience in complex planning and supply chain transformations.
The Role:
As Senior Planning Transformation Lead / Business Advisor, you will act as the subject-matter sparring partner and trusted advisor to the End-to-End Business Owner Tactical Planning / Head of Planning.
You will also work closely with the Business Owners for:
Tactical Planning & Demand ForecastingCommercial PlanningYou will provide the Business Owners with independent analyses, recommendations, impact assessments and in-depth planning expertise. Your role is to ensure that well-informed business decisions can be made throughout the design, implementation, rollout and continuous improvement phases.
You will not own the final business decisions. Your responsibility is to ensure that the Business Owners have the right insights, scenarios, risks, options and recommendations to make effective decisions.
Strategic Advisory:
Act as the primary Tactical Planning Advisor to the End-to-End Business OwnerAdvise on planning processes, capabilities, business rules and operating model decisionsConduct impact analyses related to proposed changesIdentify risks, benefits and trade-offsAdvise on planning principles, KPIs, governance and policy frameworksSupport complex escalations and decision-makingEnsure that decisions contribute to broader business objectives and value realizationPlanning Expertise:
You have strong subject-matter expertise across multiple areas of planning, including:
Merchandise Financial PlanningAssortment PlanningDemand ForecastingSupply PlanningInventory PlanningCapacity PlanningIntegrated Business PlanningS&OPYou will help determine and validate how these planning capabilities should be designed and implemented.
You will ensure strong end-to-end integration between areas including:
Commercial PlanningDemand PlanningSupply Chain PlanningWarehouseTransportNetwork PlanningFinanceITWithin the broader logistics environment, planning may cover different resources and modalities, including warehouses, transportation, vehicles and vessels.
Planning Systems & Implementation:
A key part of this assignment is the implementation of an integrated end-to-end planning solution.
We are therefore specifically looking for someone who has not only worked with planning from a business perspective, but who has also been directly involved in implementing complex planning systems.
You should:
Have personally implemented planning systemsUnderstand how planning processes are translated into system functionalityHave experience with both implementing and actually working with planning solutionsBe able to bridge business and ITBe able to assess whether proposed system configurations meet business needsHave experience in complex enterprise environments, preferably including SAPFor this senior assignment, we are looking for someone with several years of demonstrable experience and sufficient depth in planning implementations.
Solution Design:
You will actively participate in:
WorkshopsDesign sessionsSolution reviewsRequiremYour responsibilities will include:ents reviewsDecision-making sessionsYour responsibilities will include:
Assessing whether proposed configurations align with business objectivesReviewing business requirements for completeness and qualityChallenging design decisions and implementation approachesSupporting the Business Owner in evaluating design alternativesSupporting the prioritization of decisionsEnsuring consistency across different Tactical Planning workstreamsTranslating complex solution concepts into concrete business impact and recommendationsStakeholder Management:
You will build strong relationships with stakeholders across:
Commercial PlanningBuyingDemand ForecastingSupply Chain PlanningNetwork PlanningFinanceITExecutive ManagementYou will ensure alignment between functional stakeholders and the End-to-End Business Owner and support the resolution of cross-functional conflicts and competing priorities.
Business Readiness & Adoption:
In addition to system and process implementation, organizational change plays an important role.
You will:
Assess organizational readiness for new planning processes and ways of workingIdentify adoption risksAdvise on appropriate mitigation measuresSupport the development of future planning capabilitiesHelp establish clear ownership within the organizationEnsure planning outputs align with business objectives and operational decision-makingSupport the transition towards continuous improvement and further roadmap developmentPerformance & Value Monitoring:
You will remain involved in performance monitoring during and after implementation.
You will:
Monitor planning performance based on agreed KPIsAssess whether implemented capabilities are delivering the desired resultsIdentify optimization opportunitiesAdvise on further capability enhancementsSupport continuous improvementContribute to post-go-live stabilizationHelp further mature the future operating model Required:
Minimum 10 years of experience in retail planning, supply chain planning or Integrated Business PlanningDemonstrable experience implementing an end-to-end planning solutionStrong experience with planning processes and planning transformationsExperience with Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment Planning and Demand ForecastingIn-depth expertise in at least three of the following domains:Merchandise Financial PlanningAssortment PlanningDemand ForecastingSupply PlanningInventory PlanningIntegrated Business PlanningExperience with complex Planning Transformation ProgramsExperience supporting and advising senior business leadersDemonstrable ability to translate complex planning concepts into business decisionsStrong knowledge of planning process design, governance and operating modelsExperience with system implementations within planning, supply chain or logisticsStrong Advantage:
Experience with:
International retail organizationsDemand PlanningWarehouse PlanningTransport PlanningAdvanced Planning & SchedulingSupply Chain systemsSAPPlanning across different logistics modalities and resourcesComplex business and IT transformationsExperience in one of the following roles would be highly relevant:
Demand Planning LeadPlanning LeadBusiness ArchitectPrincipal ConsultantPlanning SMEBusiness Transformation AdvisorSupply Chain Transformation LeadPlanning Systems Implementation LeadCompetencies:
Deep planning expertiseStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent executive communication skillsStrategic thinkingStrong stakeholder managementExcellent facilitation skillsAbility to influence without formal authorityAbility to challenge constructivelyStrong commercial and business acumenStructured and fact-based approachSystems thinkingStrong end-to-end process perspectiveWhat Does Success Look Like?
After 24 months, you will have contributed to ensuring that:
The End-to-End Business Owner has been able to make effective, well-informed decisions throughout the entire Tactical Planning ProgramClear planning principles, governance and decision frameworks are establishedPlanning capabilities have been implemented in line with best practices and business requirementsStrong alignment has been established between Commercial Planning, Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain PlanningThe future Tactical Planning operating model has been successfully adoptedA sustainable, scalable and value-creating planning capability has been establishedA clear continuous improvement roadmap is in place for the further development of planning capabilities What We Offer
A challenging procurement role within an international and growing organization;The opportunity to influence sourcing and procurement decisions across the business;A collaborative and diverse working environment;Exposure to complex supplier, stakeholder and procurement networks;The opportunity to contribute to procurement optimization and transformation initiatives;The possibility to work with a broad range of industries, services and business functions.All our positions are open to both women and men and are, of course, open to people with disabilities.