Program Manager Supply Chain & Production Planning (m/f/d)

We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership and Menschlichkeit, this could be the ideal challenge for you.

What you'll do

• In this role you will translate Knauf and Unit Strategies into actionable plans for Supply Chain and Production Planning, leveraging tools like Blue Yonder, SAP PP, SAP PM, and T-con.
• To ensure cohesive system and process implementation you align closely with global and regional business partners and engage key stakeholders to facilitate change and adoption management.
• You will manage strategy fulfillment, including budget oversight and high-quality delivery, and promote global standardization and reduce complexity.
• By developing and mentoring team members, you will enhance skills and capabilities.
• To ensure continuous improvement of processes (e.g., procurement processes), tools, and organizational responsibilities you will identify innovations and new technologies.

Who you are

• Being an experienced leader, you look back on many years of proven successful leadership of IT people that work in big projects - both functionally and disciplinary. Within that function you provide clear direction and guidance and you are eager to help people grow and learn.
• Shaping change and transformation for you is a big motivator as you see this as opportunity for lifelong learning and development.
• With excellent communication and collaboration skills, you easily navigate complex challenges in a multicultural environment.
• You have a strong understanding of supply chain planning, production planning, and plant maintenance processes; furthermore, you are skilled in cloud and non-cloud technologies, including SAP and Blue Yonder.
• You are proficient in project management tools and agile methodologies, and you bring experience with ServiceNow and Jira.

WE.YOU.TOGETHER.

• We all shape our lives in our own way. As an employer, we are an important part that indirectly supports this with a wide range of offers, as well as providing security and reliability for all employees. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned business.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, company doctor, occupational safety, and more.
• Time Savings: Private parking and access to public transport (train, bus).
• Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events.
• Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses.
• Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing.
• E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time.
• Relocation Support.
• Inspiring work environment: Our newly designed New Work office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials industry. About 42,500 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15.6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as a family business is our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment, and entrepreneurial spirit. Knauf IT, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an important driver of the global growth and digital transformation of the KNAUF Group. 500 experts are supporting colleagues and customers with modern IT solutions and services.

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.