Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process with a focus on stable OTIF performance and a balanced alignment of demand, capacities, inventories and service levels

• Translation of demand signals into feasible mid‑ and long‑term production and supply plans

• End‑to‑end responsibility for rolling supply volume planning with a horizon of 4 to 24 months

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, further developing planning tools and processes, and fostering strong collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Early identification of risks and bottlenecks across the global supply network and derivation of effective countermeasures

• Development of robust scenarios as a basis for management decision‑making

• Continuous monitoring of supply chain KPIs and targeted driving of performance improvements

• Functional and disciplinary leadership of a globally distributed team, including individual development

• Active shaping of the planning landscape using ERP systems, Celonis and Tableau, as well as through global initiatives

What will convince Us

• A successfully completed Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a comparable field

• Solid professional and leadership experience, ideally within the life sciences industry

• Proven end‑to‑end experience in Supply Chain Management

• Demonstrated success in project management and leading cross‑functional initiatives

• Strong capability to identify supply chain risks and implement effective countermeasures

• Confidence in engaging stakeholders and senior leaders across all hierarchical levels with a clear and persuasive communication style

• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and goal‑oriented mindset

• Flexibility, resilience and a highly proactive approach in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment

• Confident handling of ERP systems, particularly SAP, as well as modern planning tools

• Business‑fluent German and English skills, oral and written, such as willingness to travel globally (up to 15%)

• Strong identification with our company values: Sustainability, Openness & Enjoyment

What offer

As a growing global life science company , stock listed on the MDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of Benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings , coaching for managers

• Work life balance: Remote options, flextime, flexible work schedules, sabbaticals

• Large, modern campus: Open office spaces, terraces, company restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options, cozy Italian bistro with ice cream sales, fitness studio and daycare center

• Travel benefits: Car leasing, bike leasing, large free parking garage, good bus connections

We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, disabilities and cultural backgrounds.