Freelance Supply Chain Planning Transformation Manager – German Speaking

About the role

As a Supply Chain Planning Transformation Manager, you will work with Bluecrux’ Anaplan practice to lead planning transformation projects for German-speaking clients. You will bring structure to complex delivery environments, guide project teams and help business and technology stakeholders make clear decisions.

Your focus will be on project delivery: translating business objectives into achievable plans, managing execution and keeping teams aligned from mobilisation through implementation and adoption.

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.

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About you

• You have a proven track record of managing supply chain planning transformation projects in a client-facing environment.

• You bring consulting experience and can independently structure delivery, facilitate discussions and guide clients through complex decisions.

• You understand end-to-end supply chain planning and how processes, people, data and technology come together in a transformation.

• You have led projects involving Anaplan or comparable planning solutions, such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP or o9. You can work effectively with functional and technical specialists; hands-on Anaplan configuration expertise is not required.

• You manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies with confidence, while staying close to the work and the team.

• You build trust with senior stakeholders, communicate clearly and constructively challenge decisions when delivery or business outcomes are at risk.

• You can lead workshops, governance discussions and stakeholder conversations in German, and collaborate effectively in English.

• You feel connected with and are ready to represent our company values: dig deep, own it, come together move fast and be kind!

Why work with us?

• You will take ownership of meaningful planning transformation work alongside consultants who combine supply chain expertise with technology and implementation experience.

• The engagement offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, guide multidisciplinary teams and contribute directly to the delivery of their transformation ambitions.

• Your 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.

About us

At Bluecrux, we transform supply chains into smart, efficient value chains through a blend of expert consulting and cutting-edge technology. We collaborate closely with industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Bridgestone, AkzoNobel, Beiersdorf, Oatly, and many more – creating partnerships that drive meaningful impact. 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.

Anaplan

With the power of Anaplan, a leading connected planning solution, and our planning expertise, we help our customers make the right planning decisions and drive growth. We connect people, plans and data, bring scenario planning capabilities and connect supply chain to sales, finance and HR. Visit our Anaplan page to learn more about our services and the implementations we have worked on with our customers.

Our Anaplan squad is a successful and fast-growing part of the consulting business unit. We make a difference for clients by combining our strong supply chain and Anaplan expertise. We are thé supply chain frontrunner in the Anaplan eco-system. We love to collaborate with Anaplan sales, product and customer success teams to develop the best solutions for and with our clients. We bring standard best practices on a.o. Demand Planning, Supply Planning and S&OP as well as specific developments such as advanced optimization and AI forecasting to fit client-specific needs.