Head of Planning

Miebach Consulting is one of the world’s leading supply chain-focused consulting and engineering firms. For over 50 years, we have helped clients design, optimize, and implement end-to-end supply chain solutions across industries including consumer goods, food, pharma, retail, and high-tech. Our global expertise spans Supply Chain Transformation, Engineering & Operational Excellence, and Digitalization.

We are proud to be recognized among Supply Chain Brain ’s Top 100 Supply Chain Partners, with many of Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chains relying on Miebach to support their strategic initiatives.

Miebach Consulting is seeking a Head of Supply Chain Planning, North America, to lead the development and expansion of our Supply Chain Planning practice across the region. This strategic leadership role combines business development, client engagement, project sponsorship, and team development responsibilities to support the continued growth of our North American operations.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping Miebach’s planning capabilities by leveraging global expertise, industry best practices, and innovative technologies to deliver impactful supply chain planning solutions for our clients. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced supply chain professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and client-focused environment.

Because of Miebach’s global reach, you will work with leading organizations across multiple industries and collaborate closely with international Centers of Excellence and multidisciplinary teams.

• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for the North American Supply Chain Planning practice, aligned with company growth objectives.
• Establish and expand Miebach’s Supply Chain Planning service offerings, methodologies, and best practices.
• Leverage internal expertise, global Centers of Excellence, and industry-leading technologies to deliver innovative planning solutions.
• Develop annual business plans, including financial forecasting, utilization planning, and growth targets.
• Identify emerging market trends, technologies, and client needs to continuously evolve Miebach’s planning capabilities.
• Sponsor and lead large-scale supply chain planning engagements for North American clients.
• Lead projects focused on S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, and advanced planning systems.
• Collaborate directly with client stakeholders to assess current operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement business-driven solutions.
• Drive alignment across operations, finance, procurement, manufacturing, and commercial functions to support integrated planning processes.
• Ensure successful project execution through effective resource planning, timeline management, and quality oversight.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives and senior client stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering strategic insights and innovative planning solutions.
• Drive business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals and RFP responses, and expanding existing client relationships.
• Partner with Miebach leadership teams across North America and globally to support strategic account development.
• Represent Miebach at industry events, conferences, and business development activities.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Supply Chain Planning consultants and specialists.
• Foster a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain a structured knowledge base, training materials, and best practices related to supply chain planning.
• Support the growth and career development of team members through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.

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