Björn Hartberger
Bad Soden am Taunus,Germany
Summary
Supply Chain Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in global pharmaceutical planning and optimization. Currently managing Network Supply Planning for the Insulins Cluster (Frankfurt, Beijing & Orel). Proven track from Multi-Site Planning Expert across EEMEA, leadership roles including Head of ICF Supply Chain E2E Planning to Industrial Planner. Expert in IBP, S&OP, capacity management, and network optimization—delivering cost efficiencies and elevated service levels through data-driven strategies. Skilled in cross-functional stakeholder management and change leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Supply Planner Network - General Medicines
Sanofi
Frankfurt , Germany
2025.04 - Current
- Led capability planning and load balancing across fungible assets to optimize network capacity.
- Resolved capacity allocation conflicts between products through strategic arbitration and prioritization.
- Optimized net demand allocation across network resources to maximize operational outcomes.
Industrial Planner - Global Supply Chain
Sanofi
Frankfurt, Germany
2023.10 - 2025.03
- Orchestrate End-to-End alignment of production and sourcing plans across IBP horizon.
- Align execution plans to global IBP policies, inventory targets, and financial objectives.
- Optimize cost and service by streamlining inventories, flows, and multi-sourcing options.
Head ICF SC E2E RAI Planning & APU SC Head
Sanofi
Frankfurt, Germany
2022.02 - 2023.09
- Member of APU Site Leadership Team / 5 direct reports
- Led end-to-end supply chain management initiatives to ensure market supply continuity.
- Evaluated and challenged existing processes, fostering implementation of innovative solutions across functions.
Multi-Site Planning Senior Business Deploy EEMEA
Sanofi
Frankfurt / Barcelona, Germany
2020.07 - 2022.01
- Led MSP process implementation to align business operations with strategic project roll-out and roadmap.
- Drove end-to-end connectivity on critical products by integrating core models into MSP S&OP and DRP processes.
- Secured local business buy-in through targeted change management and capability development initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Provadis School of International Management & Technology
Frankfurt 2011.10 - 2015.03
Master of Business Administration - Economics
Provadis School of International Management & Technology
Frankfurt 2018.03 -
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation & arbitration
- Agility & adaptability
- Leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Native
Timeline
Supply Planner Network - General Medicines
Sanofi
2025.04 - Current
Industrial Planner - Global Supply Chain
Sanofi
2023.10 - 2025.03
Head ICF SC E2E RAI Planning & APU SC Head
Sanofi
2022.02 - 2023.09
Multi-Site Planning Senior Business Deploy EEMEA
Sanofi
2020.07 - 2022.01
Master of Business Administration - Economics
Provadis School of International Management & Technology
2018.03 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Provadis School of International Management & Technology
2011.10 - 2015.03