Freelance Supply Chain Planning Transformation Manager – German Speaking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium.

📋 Description

• Oversee the transformation projects in supply chain planning.

• Assume responsibility for complete projects or significant workstreams within broader programs, collaborating with a Bluecrux engagement lead.

• Establish the scope, deliverables, milestones, and responsibilities.

• Track progress concerning scope, quality, budget, and timelines.

• Identify potential risks, manage dependencies, and proactively address issues before they affect delivery.

• Facilitate workshops, project governance meetings, and steering committees in both German and English.

• Communicate updates, clarify trade-offs, and ensure alignment on priorities and forthcoming actions.

• Convert business requirements into coordinated delivery plans alongside planning specialists, solution architects, and implementation teams.

• Coordinate efforts among Bluecrux, client teams, and implementation partners.

• Set expectations, delegate tasks efficiently, and assist team members in overcoming delivery obstacles.

• Integrate change management, business readiness, and knowledge transfer into the project's strategy.

• Promote the adoption of new planning processes and solutions in daily operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in managing supply chain planning transformation projects within a client-facing context.

• Consulting background with the capability to independently structure delivery, facilitate discussions, and guide clients through intricate decisions.

• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning and the interplay of processes, people, data, and technology in transformations.

• Proven experience leading projects that involve Anaplan or similar planning solutions, such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, or o9.

• Proficiency in working effectively with both functional and technical specialists.

• Hands-on expertise in Anaplan configuration is not mandatory.

• Confidence in managing project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and dependencies.

• Ability to cultivate trust with senior stakeholders, communicate effectively, and constructively challenge decisions.

• Capability to lead workshops, governance conversations, and stakeholder discussions in German.

• Proficient collaboration skills in English.

• Willingness to embody Bluecrux company values: dig deep, own it, come together, move fast, and be kind.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible base location within Europe.

• Fully remote working available, subject to engagement requirements.

• Travel needs will be discussed and agreed upon based on client and project requirements.