Strategic S&OP Specialist

The CSA division supplies sensors that bridge the gap between the world we live in and the digital world of machines. By converting physical signals - heartbeats, sounds, light waves - into data, we enable robots, cars and other devices to interact with people and improve our world. What drives CSA is a relentless desire to contribute to technology and have a meaningful impact on the world. This business thrives on solving complex problems and partnering with global leaders at the forefront of technological advancement. Our goal: to push the boundaries of sensor technology and empower innovators to make the world smarter, healthier and happier.

You will be the driver of the integrated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process in high-tech production environment (semiconductors,). Your primary goal is to align cross-functional stakeholders (Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales) to effectively balance demand and supply, optimize factory utilization, maximize revenue, and optimize inventory while ensuring strategic alignment with the long-term Integrated Business Plan (IBP). This role focuses on connecting strategic and tactical planning horizons (18+ months) and to ensure robust capacity alignment and drive critical decisions like CapEx and outsourcing strategies.

• Own and govern the end-to-end S&OP process cycle, ensuring timely completion of all milestones in the S&OP calendar
• Perform advanced supply/demand analysis to consolidate integrated overviews and facilitate executive decision-making
• Lead Forecast Review and Gap Closure meetings, defining clear action plans to ensure revenue and business objectives are met
• Act as the final authority for S&OP capacity release, validating high-quality, actionable supply feedback
• Ensure message consistency and alignment across all critical S&OP platforms (e.g., Demand/Capacity Boards, CapEx Reviews)
• Facilitate and prepare the monthly S&OP Executive Review, including clear report-outs and follow-up action tracking for the Management Team (MT)
• Govern and standardize capacity modeling methodologies, driving requirements for advanced planning system enhancements
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of critical S&OP master data to maintain planning integrity
• Conduct rigorous supply chain stress tests and scenario analysis to quantify and highlight potential business risks and opportunities

• Integrate Product Lifecycle Management (NPI/EOL) into the capacity planning process to proactively manage demand transitions

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree (MSc preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, or Capacity Management, preferably within a high-tech production environment (e.g.,semiconductor,electronics, automotive manufacturing)
• Strong hands-on experience in an end-to-end Supply Chain, Logistics, or Factory Planning function
• Advanced proficiency in strategic Advanced Planning Systems (APS) (e.g., BlueYonder, Kinaxis, SAP APO/IBP) and ERP systems
• Proven expertise in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) tools, specifically Microsoft Power BI, for reporting, analysis, and dashboard creation. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with a proven ability to manage diverse, cross-functional, and global stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Highly action-oriented and able to drive decisions in ambiguous situations
• Fluent professional English is mandatory, German language skills are beneficial

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G ).

We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.