Freelance Supply Chain Planning Transformation Manager – German Speaking
Job description
A Supply Chain Planning Transformation Manager leads Anaplan planning transformation projects for German-speaking clients within Bluecrux's Anaplan practice, focusing on project delivery from mobilisation through implementation and adoption.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Europe
- Languages
- German, English
What you'll do
- Lead planning transformation projects.
- Take responsibility for full projects or major workstreams within larger programmes, working with a Bluecrux engagement lead; define scope, deliverables, milestones and responsibilities, and keep delivery focused on the client's objectives.
- Manage project performance: monitor progress across scope, quality, budget and timelines; anticipate risks, manage dependencies and address issues before they disrupt delivery.
- Guide clients through decisions: facilitate workshops, project governance meetings and steering committees in German and English; communicate progress clearly, make trade-offs visible and secure alignment on priorities and next steps.
- Connect business and technology teams: work with planning specialists, solution architects and implementation teams to translate business needs into coordinated delivery plans.
- Lead and support the project team: coordinate activities across Bluecrux, client teams and implementation partners; set clear expectations, delegate effectively and help team members resolve delivery challenges.
- Support adoption and lasting results: build change management, business readiness and knowledge transfer into the project approach so that new planning processes and solutions become part of everyday operations.
What we're looking for
- Proven track record of managing supply chain planning transformation projects in a client-facing environment.
- Consulting experience and ability to independently structure delivery, facilitate discussions and guide clients through complex decisions.
- Understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning and how processes, people, data and technology come together in a transformation.
- Experience leading projects involving Anaplan or comparable planning solutions, such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP or o9; hands-on Anaplan configuration expertise is not required.
- Ability to manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies with confidence, while staying close to the work and the team.
- Ability to build trust with senior stakeholders, communicate clearly and constructively challenge decisions when delivery or business outcomes are at risk.
- Ability to lead workshops, governance discussions and stakeholder conversations in German, and collaborate effectively in English.
- Connection with and readiness to represent the company values: dig deep, own it, come together move fast and be kind.
Your team
Anaplan practice / Anaplan squad
A successful and fast-growing part of the consulting business unit that combines strong supply chain and Anaplan expertise, bringing standard best practices on Demand Planning, Supply Planning and S&OP as well as specific developments such as advanced optimization and AI forecasting.
Benefits
Take ownership of meaningful planning transformation work alongside consultants who combine supply chain expertise with technology and implementation experience.
Opportunity to work closely with clients, guide multidisciplinary teams and contribute directly to the delivery of their transformation ambitions.
- Base location is flexible within Europe; fully remote working is possible, depending on the engagement.
- Travel requirements will be discussed and agreed based on client and project needs.
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About Bluecrux
We transform supply chains into smart, efficient value chains through a blend of expert consulting and cutting-edge technology.
Bluecrux transforms supply chains into smart, efficient value chains through a blend of expert consulting and cutting-edge technology, collaborating closely with industry leaders. With a global presence in Europe, the US and APAC, we're committed to shaping the future of value chains, one success story at a time.
Key facts
- Consulting
- Global presence in Europe, the US and APAC
- Anaplan squad is a successful and fast-growing part of the consulting business unit
- We are thé supply chain frontrunner in the Anaplan eco-system
- Collaborates with Anaplan sales, product and customer success teams
Partners & customers
What they value
- Dig deep
- Own it
- Come together move fast
- Be kind