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Senior Manager (m/w/x) Sales and Operations Planning
Where your expertise is needed
AUTODOC is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with around 5,000 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.3 billion in 2023, supplying more than 7.4 million active customers with its 5.8 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!
What we’re looking for
- Lead and develop the Supply Planning team, including staff development, performance reviews, and achieving key targets
- Collaborate with Category Management to define the Assortment Matrix (AM), substitutes, and supplier master data
- Establish replenishment methods, purchase frequency, and warehouse allocation for optimal stock levels
- Maintain target Fill Rate (FR) and inventory turnover while minimizing excess inventory
- Coordinate with logistics and warehouses to address constraints and resolve order flow bottlenecks
- Lead demand planning through cross-functional collaboration, aligning demand and supply in a unified plan
- Design, implement, and enhance replenishment models, purchasing processes, and order prioritization tools
- Participate in S&OP to align forecasts and inventory with business objectives
- Define and track KPIs to monitor supply chain performance
- Drive continuous improvement, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Ensure steady product availability without overcapitalizing inventory
- Recommend warehouse storage adjustments to meet changing demand
- Support the development and execution of supply planning strategy
- Balance inventory needs to reduce back-orders and drive business growth
Qualifications & Experience:
- University degree, preferably in a related field
- At least 7–9 years of experience in a similar managerial role, leading and motivating a team of professionals
- Experience in logistics, transportation, and warehouse processes
- Experience with working with S&OP and statistical models
- Excellent use of ERP/MRP systems, forecasting tools, and demand management
- Advanced knowledge of logistics and inventory management
- Excellent communication skills, advanced knowledge of English
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and drive decisions across all levels
- Knowledge of Automotive industry will be a plus
Perks at work
Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
Fast growing international company with stable employment
Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday
Mental Wellbeing Program with OpenUP
Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.