Manager, Ordering & Planning

As part of Sales Steering, we are responsible for regional planning as well as ordering for the global BMW Motorrad market. For the ramp-up of the PNW2 plant in Thailand, we are looking for an Expat Team Lead (ZX-VS-5TH) Ordering & Planning based in Bangkok. In this key role, you will support the plant set-up from an ordering and planning perspective, define and implement the required systems and processes, and—working closely with the teams in Munich—manage the entire ordering process for the plant in Thailand.

What awaits you?  

Functional leadership and establishment of a sustainable local ordering and planning team in Bangkok (hiring/onboarding in coordination, coaching, clarification of roles and responsibilities)

Set up and establish the ordering and planning process for the PNW2 plant in Thailand: define target operating model, governance, roles, and interfaces to Munich and other stakeholders

End-to-end management of the ordering process for the plant in Thailand within the PNW2 environment (planning/ordering cycles, prioritization, capacity and supply capability alignment, escalation management in case of deviations) – in close coordination with the Munich teams

Define, specify, and implement the relevant ordering and planning systems (including requirements, testing/UAT, go-live preparation, trainings, and sustainable operations) – in close coordination with the Munich teams

Coordinate and align with central and local interfaces (e.g., Sales/Region, Production, Logistics, IT) and establish regular communication and decision-making formats between Bangkok and Munich

Ensure high data and process quality in the ordering and planning systems (governance, plausibility checks, documentation) and transition from ramp-up to stable operations

What should you bring along? 

Completed degree (e.g., Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics) or a comparable qualification

Several years of in-depth experience in ordering and planning, ideally in a production/plant environment, as well as with process-supporting systems (e.g., order management, planning/ERP environments)

Experience in setting up and/or further developing processes and organizations (greenfield/transformation) and in establishing clear governance and interface models

Strong (functional) leadership skills, high decision-making and assertiveness, and excellent stakeholder management – also in an international, matrix-driven environment

Very good communication skills (German/English) as well as intercultural competence and willingness to take on an expat assignment in Bangkok (Thailand)

Structured, proactive working style and strong process and systems understanding – ideally experience in system definition, implementation, testing/go-live, and change management

What we offer? 

A key role in the ramp-up of the PNW2 plant in Thailand with high visibility and direct impact on ordering, planning, and plant start-up

Significant scope to shape process and system design (definition/implementation) as well as to build a high-performing local team and sustainable structures

An international environment and close collaboration with the Munich teams and local stakeholders in Thailand – with a high level of ownership and short decision paths

An attractive overall package as part of an international assignment (details on conditions/benefits according to internal expat regulations)

Would you like to play a key role in shaping the ramp-up of the PNW2 plant in Thailand from an ordering and planning perspective, build a local team, and establish a robust end-to-end ordering process together with Munich? Then apply now!