Strategic S&OP Specialist - High-Tech Production (d/m/f)

<p><br/></p> <p> </p> <p>Sense the power of light</p> <p><br/>The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. With more than 110 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing with a passion for cutting-edge innovation enabling transformative advancements in the automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer industries. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on the deep understanding of the potential of light and distinct portfolio of emitter and sensor technologies. Around 19,700 employees worldwide drive innovations alongside societal megatrends.<br/>Find out more about us on <a href="https://ams-osram.com">https://ams-osram.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p><br/><span>Your new responsibilities</span></p><p>You will be the driver of the integrated Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;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.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Own and govern the end-to-end S&amp;OP process cycle, ensuring timely completion of all milestones in the S&amp;OP calendar</li> <li>Perform advanced supply/demand analysis to consolidate integrated overviews and facilitate executive decision-making</li> <li>Lead Forecast Review and Gap Closure meetings, defining clear action plans to ensure revenue and business objectives are met</li> <li>Act as the final authority for S&amp;OP capacity release, validating high-quality, actionable supply feedback</li> <li>Ensure message consistency and alignment across all critical S&amp;OP platforms (e.g., Demand/Capacity Boards, CapEx Reviews)</li> <li>Facilitate and prepare the monthly S&amp;OP Executive Review, including clear report-outs and follow-up action tracking for the Management Team (MT)</li> <li>Govern and standardize capacity modeling methodologies, driving requirements for advanced planning system enhancements</li> <li>Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of critical S&amp;OP master data to maintain planning integrity</li> <li>Conduct rigorous supply chain stress tests and scenario analysis to quantify and highlight potential business risks and opportunities</li> <li>Integrate Product Lifecycle Management (NPI/EOL) into the capacity planning process to proactively manage demand transitions</li> </ul><p><br/><span>Who we are looking for</span></p> <p><br/><ul> <li>Bachelor's or Master's Degree (MSc preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in S&amp;OP, Demand Planning, or Capacity Management, preferably within a high-tech production environment (e.g.,semiconductor,electronics, automotive manufacturing)</li> <li>Strong hands-on experience in an end-to-end Supply Chain, Logistics, or Factory Planning function</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in strategic Advanced Planning Systems (APS) (e.g., BlueYonder, Kinaxis, SAP APO/IBP) and ERP systems</li> <li>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</li> <li>Exceptional communication and influencing skills with a proven ability to manage diverse, cross-functional, and global stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing</li> <li>Highly action-oriented and able to drive decisions in ambiguous situations</li> <li>Fluent professional English is mandatory, German language skills are beneficial</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.</p> <p>The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G (<a href="https://www.feei.at/a