Head of Network Planning

About BIRKENSTOCK

BIRKENSTOCK is a globally recognized universal brand catering to consumers regardless of location, gender, age, or income. Founded in 1774, it stands as the largest employer in the German footwear industry with approximately 7,100 employees worldwide. To maintain high quality standards, over 95% of products are manufactured in Germany using more than 90% of materials and components sourced from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and operates multiple sites in Germany as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive logistics strategy to ensure delivery performance, cost efficiency, and optimized processes.
• Lead strategic and operational inventory planning including analysis of warehouse metrics to maintain product availability while optimizing stock levels.
• Enhance transport and distribution operations to guarantee fast, reliable, and cost-effective goods distribution.
• Provide both functional and disciplinary leadership to a team of three logistics planners, overseeing resource management, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Initiate, manage, and execute projects aimed at process improvement and adoption of new technologies such as automation and digital tools.
• Manage budget planning and monitoring for the Logistics Planning division.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), regularly report to management, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments including Purchasing, Distribution, Sales, Supply Planning, Controlling, and Production.

Requirements

• Completed degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in logistics or supply chain planning, preferably including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in leading and developing logistics teams and building effective organizational structures.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex logistics processes and deriving practical solutions.
• Extensive project management experience with a successful track record in process and efficiency enhancements.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities in dealing with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Good knowledge of common logistics and planning systems such as SAP, along with understanding of modern logistics and planning tools.

What We Offer

BIRKENSTOCK provides the advantages of a successful, fast-growing global company including a dynamic work environment, significant freedom for creativity, an authentic and open corporate culture, and excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Additional Information

Applications should include salary expectations and are to be submitted online.