S&OP Process Champion (m/f/d)

Advantest • Böblingen

  • Full-time

Böblingen

Your duties

  • Formulate, develop, and continuously improve the standardized S&OP process framework applicable to all business units, including process cadence, meeting structure, data analysis and decision-making protocols, in alignment with key stakeholders globally
  • Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders, such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc., and lead the S&OP cycle, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive S&OP.
  • Resolve conflicts between demand and supply priorities through a structured decision-making process.
  • Support scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Present consolidated plans and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Develop the S&OP operating tool in collaboration with the Business Process Reengineering & Digital Transformation (BPR&DX) team for effective and efficient S&OP execution.
  • Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health, to systematically assess S&OP performance, as well as to put governance in place.

Your profile

  • Comprehensive and solid experience in Supply Chain Operations and/or Supply Chain
    Planning (in a complex/global organization, highly preferred).
  • Capability of data analysis, scenario analysis, and statical forecasting.
  • Experience in formulating and deploying S&OP process.
  • Experience in improving operations as key user of demand/supply planning tool
    (e.g. Oracle, Kinaxis o9, SAP IBP).
  • Skills of stakeholder management and communication management to effectively
    collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong Leadership and decision-making skills as well as very good analytical skills
  • Strong communication, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues at different
    levels and across different teams in English.

    Additional Skills Preferred:
  • Experience with cost simulation tools and scenario planning.
  • Experience in change management and process transformation.
  • Certification such as CSCP, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

What we offer

At Advantest, you enjoy flexibility

Life is often unpredictable, and there are always surprises along the way. So, we offer you a variety of options that allow you to work flexibly, in line with your current situation – to help you respond to unforeseen events or to plan long-term for a new chapter in your life!

Safeguards for whatever life brings.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring. But what we can do is ensure that you are prepared for anything life throws your way. A company pension, (paid) leaves of absence, and a variety of insurance offerings mean you can look to the future with peace of mind.

Working with us is worth it.

At Advantest, you can be sure of an attractive salary that is reviewed on a yearly basis. In addition, we offer you the chance to share in the company’s success, plus a wide range of meaningful financial benefits.

Grow with us.

Learning is a lifelong process. Whether you are a school or university student, a graduate, or an experienced professional – you are always growing. We offer you diverse ways to broaden your horizons and to take your career at Advantest forward.

Stay fit and healthy with us.

We want you to feel well at Advantest. That is why we offer a wide range of fitness and sport opportunities at all our sites – making it easier to be good to yourself.

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What defines us
What defines us

Each and every one of us at Advantest makes an important contribution to our business success and plays a significant role in our further development. Working at Advantest means grasping opportunity and boldly exploring new possibilities. Would you like to know more about jobs at Advantest and about our unique team spirit? Our employees offer you their personal insights into our working environment.

Our pride and joy

Since 2017, we have regularly taken part in a comparison of the best employers in Germany. In 2021, our employees again participated in the anonymous and independent survey. The results confirm: We are a Great Place to Work! We first and foremost owe that great result to the people here at Advantest. Each and every day, they prove their dedication, take ownership, and bring passion to their work. And that makes us very proud.

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