Central Supply Chain Planner

Long Description

SICPA is seeking, to join our team in Madrid, Spain, for a talented 

                                                               CENTRAL SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER

Role

As a Central Supply Chain Planner, you will lead the global Supply & Demand planning process, ensuring alignment between commercial demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory strategy, and business objectives.

You will act as a key interface between Global & Local Supply Chain teams, Logistics, Manufacturing and Procurement functions worldwide, supporting product availability, inventory optimization, risk management, and executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the monthly global Supply & Demand planning cycle.
• Consolidate and challenge demand forecasts from all regions and business entities.
• Translate demand plans into global supply requirements and production plans.
• Monitor inventory performance and drive corrective actions to prevent shortages and excess stock.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation and contingency scenarios.
• Track and report key planning KPIs, supporting data-driven decision making.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, forecasting accuracy, and inventory management practices.

Profile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, or Supply Planning.
• Experience working in a global and multicultural environment.
• Exposure to multi-site manufacturing and international supply chain operations.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI.

• Fluent English (C1) is a must, French would be consider an asset

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Mindset

Results-driven, collaborative, proactive, and continuously focused on improvement and operational excellence.

Join Us

At SICPA, we believe that:

• Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees.
• Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key to success.
• Our people contribute to a more secure world.
• Diversity at all levels of the organization is a strength.

We offer an exciting and challenging role with significant opportunities for professional growth within a unique organization operating in a fascinating and fast-growing industry.

Your application will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.