Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Position Location Details: Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the Waltham, MA or Franklin, TN office and working remotely.

Supply Chain – Planning Process Expert

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Planning Expert to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated planning capabilities across the organization. This role will play a critical part in transforming end-to-end supply chain planning processes through advanced planning solutions, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supply chain planning, SAP S/4HANA and IBP implementations, demand and supply planning, process governance, and business transformation within complex operational environments. The role requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, technical capability, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution.

Organization

The function reports to: Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Planning Transformation

• 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 (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live execution.
• Collaborate with business, IT, and implementation partners to ensure successful delivery of planning capabilities aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify process gaps, system inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities to improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and operational agility.

End-to-End Process Governance

• Define, shape, and continuously evolve the integrated planning vision, ensuring strong alignment between demand, supply, inventory, and broader business priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks, planning standards, and performance metrics to drive consistency and operational excellence across planning functions.
• Champion standardization, simplification, and harmonization of planning processes across US Clinics business unit.
• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, scenario planning, forecasting methodologies, and digital planning capabilities to improve decision quality and business outcomes.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to business stakeholders by translating market dynamics, demand variability, and operational constraints into actionable planning insights.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment between Supply Chain, Commercial, Operations, Finance, and IT teams to support integrated decision-making.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and ensure successful user adoption of new planning processes and technologies.

Experience, know-how and skills critical for success

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• SAP S/4HANA & SAP IBP Expertise
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Forecasting & Scenario Analysis
• Process Governance & Standardization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Other

1) Languages: English Advanced, other languages an advantage

2) Travel requirements:  Willingness to travel for business purposes (up to 20%)                                                           

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. 

Annual salary: $117,700.00 - $196,200.00 - Waltham, MA location

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors