About Miebach
Miebach is one of the leading Supply Chain consultancies across the globe and the one partner in everything Supply Chain. We unite all capabilities across the Supply Chain – We are Engineers, Strategists, and Digital Experts. Founded in 1973 in Frankfurt/Main, Miebach Consulting has been transforming, optimizing, and unleashing Supply Chains for over 50 years now.
Miebach Consulting is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager to strengthen our North American Planning practice. This role is focused on helping clients improve and transform their end-to-end planning capabilities across supply planning, MRP, inventory optimization, and S&OP/IBP processes.
As a Planning Manager, you will lead high-impact consulting engagements, collaborate with client leadership teams, and help organizations improve service levels, inventory performance, operational agility, and decision-making through advanced planning processes and digital planning solutions.
The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain planning expertise with consulting, analytics, and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Lead and execute supply chain planning transformation projects across industries including manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, industrial products, and life sciences.
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Design and optimize planning processes including:
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Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
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Supply Planning
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Inventory Planning & Optimization
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Production Planning
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Replenishment Planning
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Capacity Planning
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S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
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Scenario & contingency planning
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Assess current-state planning maturity and develop actionable improvement roadmaps.
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Improve planning parameters including safety stock strategies, lead times, lot sizing, inventory policies, and planning master data governance.
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Support clients in stabilizing planning outputs and improving alignment across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial functions.
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Analyze operational and planning data to identify inefficiencies, variability, constraints, and improvement opportunities.
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Support implementation and optimization of APS and digital planning platforms such as: Kinaxis RapidResponse, Blue Yonder, o9 Solutions, OMP, Anaplan.
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Translate business requirements into functional planning solutions and system designs.
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Collaborate with digital and technical teams to support solution deployment, testing, and adoption.
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Develop KPI dashboards, reporting structures, and planning analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to client planning, operations, and supply chain leadership teams.
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Facilitate workshops, executive presentations, and stakeholder alignment sessions.
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Lead project workstreams, manage deliverables, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
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Develop data-driven recommendations and communicate findings clearly to both operational and executive audiences.
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Support business development activities including proposals, client presentations, and opportunity identification.
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Mentor consultants and analysts on planning methodologies, analytical approaches, and supply chain best practices.
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Contribute to internal capability building, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and thought leadership development.
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Collaborate across Miebach’s Strategy, Engineering, and Digital teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
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6+ years of experience in:
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Supply Planning
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MRP / Production Planning
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Inventory Planning
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S&OP / IBP
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Supply Chain Consulting
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APS implementation or optimization
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Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning processes and operating models.
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Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or consulting projects.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience working with large and complex datasets.
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Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Willingness to travel based on client and project requirements.
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Consulting experience within supply chain, operations, or transformation environments.
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Experience with ERP and APS planning systems.
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APICS / ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP.
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Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or planning analytics tools.
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MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
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Work on projects that move beyond strategy into execution and operational transformation
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Flexible work arrangements & hybrid/remote options
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Competitive compensation + performance-based bonuses
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Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
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401(k) contributions & financial wellness programs
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Career development programs & international training opportunities
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Exposure to leading global supply chain transformation projects
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Flexible PTO, generous parental leave, and paid holidays
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Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused culture
At Miebach, you will work alongside experienced supply chain professionals on complex and meaningful projects that shape how companies operate worldwide.
