Team Lead Operational Planning (m/f/d)

Team Lead Operational Planning (m / f / d)

For our Business Unit Adsorbents & Additives at the Gersthofen or Frankfurt / Main site.

The Business Unit Adsorbents & Additives is a major supplier of flame retardants, high-performance additives and waxes with functional effects for plastics, coatings, printing inks and other consumer applications.

We are looking for a full-time Team Lead Operational Planning (m / f / d) for our Gersthofen or Frankfurt / Main site at the earliest possible date.

Responsibilities :

• Execute and ensure the supply chain strategy for planning the execution horizon in compliance with the S&OE process
• Lead the hiring, training and monitoring, as well as the mentoring and performance evaluation of procurement planners and call-off functions
• Focus on the supply chain process to promote customer service
• Identify potential projects to standardize and implement best practices for procurement planning processes, people and tools
• Ensure continuous improvement projects are successfully implemented across the procurement planning organization
• Encourage the team to independently identify root causes of disruptions to improve customer service
• Ensure that the execution planning team supports the agreed service levels of stakeholders across the supply chain

Requirements :

• Degree in supply chain management or 5+ years of experience in a global business environment in a supply chain role
• 3+ years in a leadership position
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Business fluent in German and English (written and verbal)
• Good system knowledge of SAP APO (SNP, PPDS)
• Experience in building system capabilities, measuring performance and developing planning organizations
• Ability to drive cross-functional change management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• Willing to travel approx. 10 20 %

Offer :

• Challenging responsibilities and room for creativity
• Cross-cultural and vivid working environment
• Attractive remuneration
• Excellent employee benefits

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units : Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives.

Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation.

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities.

Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

If you are ready to take the challenge at Clariant and the job description inspires you and corresponds to your qualifications, please apply online ( ) via

Clariant SE

Ann-Christin Kaiser

Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA

Tel. 69 / -

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