Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
I lead global production planning across 50+ manufacturing sites, managing teams of 100+ planners and driving process/system rollouts at scale. Over 15 years in FMCG, Food, and Beauty (P&G, Coty, Döhler Group), I've built planning systems that cut inventory and improved service levels. Specialized in Planning, SAP PP/DS, and digital transformation of supply chain processes. Beyond my corporate role, I actively explore AI's potential by independently producing AI-generated content using Claude Code, Gemini, GPT, Kling, ElevenLabs, and Meshy — applying emerging technologies hands-on rather than just following trends.
• Architected and deployed a global Production Planning process blueprint across 55 manufacturing sites, establishing a unified operational standard across the entire group • Led the functional design and global rollout of SAP PP/DS and S/4HANA as the standardized planning platform, driving digital transformation at scale • Built and governed a global community of 100+ production planners across multiple continents, providing strategic mentorship and functional leadership • Held end-to-end accountability for Finished Goods and Semi-Finished Goods inventory across the global manufacturing network • Spearheaded integration of advanced analytics and automation into planning workflows, eliminating manual processes and increasing planning accuracy • Designed and implemented global planning KPIs, creating full visibility into performance across the manufacturing network • Identified and eliminated process variations across sites, driving efficiency gains throughout the global supply chain
• Led all planning operations across 7 production areas, covering production planning, detailed scheduling, supply planning, order management, and master data management • Built, coached, and developed a high-performing planning team of 30, designing an efficient organizational structure to support business growth • Owned full responsibility for Service, Inventory, and Cost budgets within the planning function • Redesigned end-to-end planning processes, eliminating waste and significantly improving operational throughput • Drove and facilitated the plant's S&OP process, aligning supply and demand across stakeholders • Developed planning tools and reports that increased team efficiency and reduced manual workload
• Held global service responsibility across 52 locations, partnering with local teams to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks • Led cross-functional Supply Chain projects and designed performance dashboards in Celonis to enable real-time monitoring of service KPIs • Defined and implemented process standards for local teams, ensuring consistent and compliant operations across the network • Managed complex escalations, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact on service continuity
• Managed Purchasing, Logistics, and Office Administration teams, delivering KPIs across On Time In Full (OTIF), inventory, and cost savings • Redesigned and optimized the end-to-end supply chain network, ensuring full compliance with import and export regulations • Negotiated supplier contracts and drove cost efficiency initiatives across the procurement portfolio • Successfully led the full ERP system migration for the Polish branch, ensuring business continuity throughout the transition
• Managed end-to-end operational delivery of new product development projects, coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple delivery workstreams • Oversaw structured product phase-in and phase-out processes, ensuring seamless transitions with no supply disruption
• Led the transition of all distribution requirements planning activities from P&G to Coty, ensuring continuity and zero operational disruption • Designed and implemented improved work processes and productivity tools, accelerating team onboarding and performance
• Managed the seamless transfer of distribution requirements planning from P&G to Coty, maintaining full operational continuity throughout • Customized SAP APO functionalities to align with new business requirements, improving planning system efficiency
• Led the migration of distribution requirements planning operations from Germany to Poland, ensuring uninterrupted supply continuity • Managed global-scale distribution requirements planning for Wella product lines, coordinating across multiple international markets
• Managed end-to-end service logistics for reusable orthopedic medical devices, maintaining strict quality and compliance standards • Delivered high-quality customer service through effective coordination between clinical, logistics, and supply teams