Partner – Supply Chain Planning Practice Lead (Germany) Big 4 Consulting Firm
Position Summary We are seeking a commercially driven and market-facing Partner, Supply Chain Planning to lead and grow our Supply Chain Planning practice across Germany. This leader will be responsible for shaping the firm's market strategy, driving business development, leading large-scale transformation programs, and building a market-leading team focused on supply chain planning capabilities. The role combines deep expertise in business transformation, digital supply chain, and enterprise technology solutions, particularly SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), SAP S/4HANA Planning, and Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, helping clients transform planning capabilities across demand, supply, inventory, S&OP/IBP, and end-to-end supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities Practice Leadership
Define and execute the Supply Chain Planning growth strategy for the German market.
Build and lead a high-performing team of consultants, managers, and directors.
Develop industry-focused offerings across manufacturing, consumer products, life sciences, automotive, chemicals, industrial products, and retail sectors.
Drive innovation and thought leadership around next-generation planning capabilities, AI-enabled planning, digital supply chains, and integrated business planning.
Business Development & Sales
Own annual revenue, profitability, and growth targets for the Supply Chain Planning practice.
Build and maintain C-suite relationships with key clients and prospects.
Lead pursuit teams and originate large transformation opportunities.
Develop strategic alliances with technology partners including SAP and Kinaxis.
Actively contribute to major account planning and executive-level client engagement.
Client Delivery
Serve as Executive Sponsor and Engagement Partner on large-scale transformation programs.
Advise CEOs, COOs, Chief Supply Chain Officers, and Supply Chain Planning leaders on operating model, process, and technology transformation.
Lead end-to-end planning transformation initiatives including:
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
Inventory Optimization
Production Planning
Supply Chain Control Towers
Supply Chain Analytics and AI-enabled Planning
Technology Leadership
Lead business and technology transformation programs leveraging:
SAP IBP
SAP S/4HANA
Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse
Supply Chain Analytics platforms
AI and Machine Learning planning solutions
Support clients in defining technology roadmaps and business cases.
Drive adoption of intelligent planning capabilities and digital supply chain solutions.
People & Talent Development
Recruit, mentor, and develop consulting talent.
Build a culture of collaboration, innovation, and client excellence.
Coach future leaders and contribute to succession planning within the consulting practice.
Required Experience Professional Background
15+ years of consulting and/or industry experience in supply chain planning.
Proven success leading large consulting teams and complex transformation programs.
Strong track record of business development and revenue generation.
Experience operating at Partner, Director, Managing Director, or equivalent leadership level.
Functional Expertise Deep expertise in multiple areas including:
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Demand Planning
Supply Planning
Inventory Management & Optimization
Production Planning
Supply Chain Strategy
Digital Supply Chain Transformation
Technology Expertise Demonstrated leadership and delivery experience with:
SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP)
SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain solutions
Kinaxis Maestro/RapidResponse
Supply Chain Analytics and AI platforms
Cloud-based planning technologies
Industry Experience Preferred experience in one or more of:
Manufacturing
Automotive
Consumer Products
Retail
Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals
Industrial Products
Leadership Competencies
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen.
Executive presence and credibility with C-level stakeholders.
Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills.
Strong people leadership and team-building capability.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into measurable business outcomes.
Proven ability to lead through complexity and organizational change.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Supply chain and planning certifications are advantageous.
Fluent German and English required.
Success Measures
Achievement of annual sales, revenue, and profitability targets.
Growth of the Supply Chain Planning practice in Germany.
Successful delivery of large-scale client transformation programs.
Expansion of strategic client relationships and market presence.
Development and retention of high-performing consulting talent.
Recognition as a market thought leader in Supply Chain Planning and Digital Supply Chain Transformation.
Candidate Profile Summary An established consulting leader with a strong network in the German market, capable of originating and delivering multi-million-euro transformation programs, while building a leading Supply Chain Planning practice focused on both business transformation and technology enablement through SAP and Kinaxis solutions. The individual combines deep domain expertise, strong commercial leadership, and executive-level relationship management to drive significant growth within a Big 4 consulting environment.
