Head of Material Planning & Steering (m/w/d)

With a turnover of € 1,847 million in 2023, PERI is one of the largest international manufacturers and suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems. Since its foundation in 1969, central functions, development and production have been located in Weißenhorn, south of Ulm. With around 9,200 employees, over 65 subsidiaries and well over 160 efficient warehouse locations, PERI serves its customers worldwide with innovative system equipment and comprehensive services for all aspects of formwork and scaffolding technology. The great innovative strength, the high level of expertise in engineering services and the best material qualities ensure economical, efficient and solutions for every formwork and safe scaffolding project worldwide. Head of Material Planning & Steering (m/f/d) Material Planning & Steering

Your mission: You are passionate about complexity into clarity? In this role, you will lead our global Material Planning & Steering strategy with the goal of balancing availability and capital efficiency. As Head of Material Planning & Steering, you will be responsible for overseeing global material planning, inventory management and supply chain coordination for sourcing finished goods from internal and external sources. You will play a pivotal role in aligning Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) with business objectives to ensure seamless production, distribution and material performance.

You drive tactical Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and act as a key player in translating sales demand into tangible material flows. You align and communicate with internal stakeholders across functions and regions – ensuring full transparency in material planning. You take charge of global material asset control – including inventories, rental assets, investments and goods in transit. You coordinate tactical and operational sourcing of finished goods, both from internal production plants and external partners. You ensure availability material for all subsidiaries and proactively manage escalations in case of imbalances. You translate strategic planning into concrete long-term material requirements for our production and supply network. You lead cross-functional alignment and communicate any relevant availability updates to markets and sales organizations. You monitor and resolve deviations in material availability – balancing overstock and shortages through targeted measures.

University degree (diploma or master) in Business Administration, Engineering or a comparable field Long-standing professional experience in a leadership within the SCM, Sales & Operations Planning environment Excellent know-how in sales, operational planning and supplier management Solid understanding of end-to-end order-to-cash (OTC) processes Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and align diverse stakeholder groups Willingness to traveleign (up to 20%)

Attractive remuneration and benefits: With us, you can look forward to a pay scale that includes holiday pay and a Christmas bonus. In addition, you can expect a company-sponsored pension scheme, capital-forming benefits and an employee referral program including a bonus. Safe and healthy: With a secure job in a fast-growing and traditional family-owned company, you can look to the future without worries. You can therefore benefit from our health promotion (e.g., height-adjustable desks) and company fitness via EGYM with more than 4,500 network partners, bicycle leasing or PERI company sports groups. Grow beyond yourself: Annual employee appraisals, further training advice and support, exchange and mentoring programs as well as leadership training support you in your professional development. In our PERI Academy, you can take advantage of a wide range of training opportunities as well as free access to online learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and getAbstract. JOBV1_EN