We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership and Menschlichkeit, the position of Supply Chain Network Optimization Analyst (m/w/d) could be the ideal challenge for you.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop operating models & business cases and initiatives to lower CO2 footprint supply chain costs and improve service level
• Interact with business units as key contact person for supply chain network analytics and document key decisions, data sources, assumptions, and identified opportunities
• Acquire medium- or long-term demand forecasts for all goods and translate those forecasts into a network supply plan
• Analyze data to determine areas for performance improvement (customer data, transport & logistics data)
• Execute network optimization studies and creation/evaluation of simulations and result scenarios
• Support to design network for greenfield-projects or new investments and Assist in design and maintenance of supply chain network models

Who you are

• 3-5 years experience in network design or equivalent relevant experience in supply chain management 
• Track-record in network management/operations research, ideally in the manufacturing industry
• Ability to analyze and present performance across the entire network in a meaningful way
• Must be able to communicate requirements/outputs of the analytics to senior stakeholders
• Attention to detail and problem-solving with good understanding of ERP environment
• Business-oriented degree such as economics, industrial engineering or any other degree related to supply chain and logistics fields
• Fluent in English – German is a plus
• Willingness to travel

What we offer

• An open, dynamic corporate culture with flat hierarchies
• Independent work with creative freedom
• Attractive remuneration and offers for individual old-age provision
• A wide time window for flexible working, including weekly home office days
• Continuous individual training and further education
• An open exchange of knowledge within the IT community
• A brand new, state-of-the-art loft office
• Relocation support

If you are looking for a variety of challenging tasks with global reach and family atmosphere, then you are most welcome at Knauf!

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is a family-owned international group of companies in the building materials industry. In addition to our headquarters in Iphofen, Lower Franconia, we have around 40,000 employees in over 300 production facilities worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of systems for dry construction, flooring, plaster and facades, we generate annual sales of around EUR 12.6 billion.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and as such, make all hiring decisions in all areas of our business based on experience, skill and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.