For the Global Supply Chain BPS department we are looking for an Manager of (S&OE) (x|f|m) for Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH. The position is to be filled full-time and it is a hybrid role requiring some days on site at our headquarters in Göttingen and the rest of the time remotely from home. In this position you are responsible for managing the S&OE process for global BPS (Bio Process Solutions) Operations. The role focuses on collaborating across the ecosystem to deal with exceptions and rebalance demand and supply plans with minimal disruptions.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities

• You lead, manage, and further develop the S&OE team to ensure effective execution of sales and operational plans
• You deploy and establish the S&OE process in BPS Operations successfully
• You collaborate across S&OE and S&OP processes to ensure strong integration of planning with execution
• You ensure the S&OE meetings take place at regular intervals You keep participants in the process on track, moving toward managing execution priorities, balancing short-term demand and supply, and dealing with S&OP plan exceptions
• You facilitate the S&OE meeting in the form of a live working session, ensuring that all information is presented and discussed, all stakeholders are engaged, decisions are made and agreed upon, and execution plans are documented with owners and completion dates
• You ensure that decisions from the meeting are communicated to each function to ensure execution is taking place
• You ensure that the S&OE process is sustained to the intended level of maturity
• You work on continuous improvement and permanently evaluate options to improve the process

What will convince us

• A successfully completed Bachelor’s or Master degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Several years of supply chain management, demand/ supply planning, and customer service experience
• Understanding of end-to-end planning and supply chain management
• Experience in using and improving systems & processes
• Proven people and line management experience, track record in achieving company goals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in SAP S4 HANA, MS Office
• Travel readiness up to 50%
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English, German and French is desirable
• Identification with our corporate values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What we offer

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

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, Talent Talks, internal seminar offerings , coaching for managers
• 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
• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining, Welcome Workshops, “buddy” as point of contact
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, teamspirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics, such as coaching, agile working and business women network

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

• You lead, manage, and further develop the S&OE team to ensure effective execution of sales and operational plans
• You deploy and establish the S&OE process in BPS Operations successfully
• You collaborate across S&OE and S&OP processes to ensure strong integration of planning with execution
• You ensure the S&OE meetings take place at regular intervals You keep participants in the process on track, moving toward managing execution priorities, balancing short-term demand and supply, and dealing with S&OP plan exceptions
• You facilitate the S&OE meeting in the form of a live working session, ensuring that all information is presented and discussed, all stakeholders are engaged, decisions are made and agreed upon, and execution plans are documented with owners and completion dates
• You ensure that decisions from the meeting are communicated to each function to ensure execution is taking place
• You ensure that the S&OE process is sustained to the intended level of maturity
• You work on continuous improvement and permanently evaluate options to improve the proces