(Senior) Business Transformation Advisor - Planning & Materials Management

As a Business Transformation Advisor, you will independently lead sub‑projects within the Transformation Management department. You bring expertise in project management, process optimisation, and functional specifications, with a strong focus on improving procurement, sourcing, and supply chain planning processes. Your technical capabilities in ERP and planning systems help elevate upstream supply chain performance.

• Manage sub‑projects within broader transformation initiatives

• Represent Business Transformation in discussions with Management Units, Group Functions, and external partners

• Develop functional specifications, process improvements, and organisational designs

• Drive ERP‑related improvements in planning, scheduling, MRP, and procurement (MM), including configuration and testing

• Lead cross‑functional project teams and ensure alignment and adoption of new standards

• Perform hands‑on validation, testing, data analysis, and issue resolution

• Expand knowledge into adjacent areas (manufacturing, order‑to‑cash, quality, commercials, finance)

• Mentor junior team members

• University degree in Business Administration, STEM, or related fields

• Several years in business transformation, project management, or consulting

• Proven ERP configuration experience in planning‑related areas (Supply Planning, Scheduling, MRP, Procurement/MM)

• Experience managing cross‑functional projects and implementing new processes or IT solutions

• Strong collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

• Technical expertise in at least two areas: 
  Demand Planning, Supply Planning & MRP, Production Scheduling, Workforce Planning, Procurement

• Additional strengths in project management, change management, stakeholder management

• Hands‑on mindset for testing, data analysis, and issue resolution

• Willingness to learn adjacent business areas

• Clear and effective communication in English

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, SharePoint)

• Willingness to travel approx. 4 days/week