Senior Director Supply Chain Operations (w/m/d) (Einkäufer/in)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES In this strategic role, you will lead the global supply planning agenda and manage the group inventory and replenishment performance. Your core responsibilities include: - Defining and executing the global Planning & Replenishment strategy - Setting global inventory targets and driving continuous improvement of replenishment, forecasting, and inventory policies - Partnering closely with Sales, Product Management, ProCom, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and country organizations - Enhancing processes, systems, and analytical models to build a modern, data-driven and resilient supply chain - Leading and developing the global supply planning team and promoting strong cross-country collaboration YOUR PROFILE - Significant experience in Supply Chain Management, including multiple years in global supply planning roles - Proven leadership of global, cross-functional teams - Broad affinity towards digitalization, tools & systems - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Strong understanding of forecasting, replenishment strategies, inventory optimization, and analytical modeling - Analytical, structured, collaborative, and transformation-oriented - Strong communication skills; fluent in English (additional languages beneficial) WHY BERNER? - Job bike leasing (JobRad) - Commuting allowance - Wellpass membership & corporate benefits - Company pension scheme - Opportunities for further training - Technically modern equipped workplace - Free beverages and fresh fruit at the workplace - Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne - Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop Apply Now - We're Excited to Meet You! Please submit your application via our online form, including your availability and salary expectations. The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: "We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow." With our strong brands - BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and CCS - we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully. Join our team and shape the future with us!