Supply Chain, Planning Process Expert – Senior Manager

Fresenius Medical Care

Supply Chain Planning Expert leading design and implementation of planning capabilities at Fresenius Medical Care. Focused on transforming supply chain processes through advanced planning solutions and data-driven decision-making.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWaltham • Massachusetts, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United 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 operational excellence and governance across planning functions.

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SAP S/4HANA ImplementationSAP IBP ImplementationSupply Chain PlanningDemand PlanningOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementIntegrated Business PlanningForecastingInventory OptimizationSales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Data Model DesignUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Advanced AnalyticsScenario PlanningProcess Governance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Business TransformationPlanning StandardsPerformance MetricsOperational AgilityMarket Demand Patterns

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 (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
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

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
paid time off
parental leave
potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance