We Live to Discover

Jack Wolfskin lives to discover and encourages people to go on new outdoor adventures, connecting with nature and rewilding themselves. Through sustainable German engineered apparel, footwear and equipment that protects and inspires, we enable everyone to experience more moments of outdoor discovery. Our success is based on a shared wanderlust and the collective input from our team of free spirits, forward thinkers and discoverers. Sharing the same values, we focus on having a positive impact through product innovations, more sustainable solutions and business practices as well as advocacy programs.
We encourage an open forum of ideas throughout all departments and honor collaborative discoverers who lead by introducing new paths. A career with Jack Wolfskin is anything but ordinary.
We Live to Discover

Jack Wolfskin lives to discover and encourages people to go on new outdoor adventures, connecting with nature and rewilding themselves. Through sustainable German engineered apparel, footwear and equipment that protects and inspires, we enable everyone to experience more moments of outdoor discovery. Our success is based on a shared wanderlust and the collective input from our team of free spirits, forward thinkers and discoverers. Sharing the same values, we focus on having a positive impact through product innovations, more sustainable solutions and business practices as well as advocacy programs.
We encourage an open forum of ideas throughout all departments and honor collaborative discoverers who lead by introducing new paths. A career with Jack Wolfskin is anything but ordinary.
Join us at our headquarters in Idstein as Senior Manager Supply Chain Planning & Operations (m/f/x).

As part of the Supply Chain Management team, you will manage key topics related to our supply chain. In this dynamic environment, you will professionally coordinate the diverse requirements in the areas of demand, supply, sales & operations planning, and inventory management, as well as supply chain systems. With creativity, strong execution skills, and foresight, you will play a vital role in our collective success.  
The story begins
  • You will be responsible for global demand and supply planning as well as sales and operations planning (S&OP).
  • Your role will include strategic leadership and ensuring that supply chain processes are aligned with company goals
Your tasks in Demand Planning include:
  • Developing and implementing a standardized global demand planning process
  • Creating and refining sales targets, forecasts, analyses, and other relevant KPIs
  • Monitoring ordering patterns and sales trends
In Supply Planning, your responsibilities will include:
  • Developing and managing a global supply plan
  • Translating demand plans into supply plans
  • Aligning procurement planning with capacity planning to meet the delivery schedule
In Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), your tasks include:
  • Managing the global, cross-functional S&OP process
  • Developing and maintaining metrics and reports to support S&OP
  • Creating and implementing inventory management strategies to ensure optimal stock levels
  • As a key user and ERP expert, you will coach the team and onboard new employees
  • This role will be crucial in driving the global demand planning, supply planning, S&OP, and inventory management processes at Jack Wolfskin
Your proven path
  • Completed studies in finance, accounting, supply chain, or business management
  • At least 8 years of experience in a similar field and 5 years of leadership experience in complex, global teams
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Results-oriented, with the ability and desire to effectively manage and lead projects from start to finish, delivering timely and successful outcomes
  • Strong understanding of financial instruments, practices, and principles
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Knowledge and advanced user experience with SAP, MRP, IBP
  • Advanced skills in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
  • Expertise in evaluation and financial modeling
  • Strong project management and execution skills
  • Solid presentation skills
  • Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
  • Enjoyment of working with numbers and strong technical understanding
  • High level of responsibility, self-driven and structured working style
  • Team player with strong communication skills and a hands-on mentality
  • Passion for cross-functional collaboration in a multicultural work environment
We are an outdoor gear company and we act like it
  • Exciting product world and international environment in a responsible and sustainable company
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Attractive employee discounts und additional company benefits
  • Free water, coffee and tea specialties
  • Informal culture and casual dress code
  • Bike leasing, monthly subsidy for up to two leasing contracts
  • EGYM, company fitness with access to over 7000 studios
  • Team events and sports activities in nature and in our own gym
  • Likeminded, our partner for mental health with many training opportunities
  • Mobile working from abroad, up to 4 weeks
Want to join us?
Join us and apply online at our career portal, stating your desired salary and earliest start date.

Job Details

Title
Senior Manager Supply Chain Planning & Operations (m/f/x)
Area of activity
Operations
Location
Idstein (Headquarter)
Entry level
Professionals
Start date
as soon as possible
Contract type
no specification

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Please note: We can only answer questions here and do not accept applications sent to this email address. Please submit applications online via our career portal. Email applications will not processed.