The real problem

I've seen this pattern repeatedly, across businesses, regions and planning organizations. High inventory — yet still running out of the right things. Planning cycles that exhaust the team — without producing clear decisions. Escalations that repeat — because the root cause was never fixed.

"The problem is rarely the supply chain itself. It's the operating model around the decisions."

Why it matters — This isn't just operational. It's strategic.

Supply chain decisions affect everything executives care about. Patient access — a stockout is a human problem. Working capital locked up — excess inventory signals broken decisions. Growth that stalls — new markets throttled by supply uncertainty. Leadership credibility — surprises erode board trust fast.

Services — Three areas. One focus: better decisions.

1. IBP & S&OP Decision Redesign

Turn your planning process into a genuine decision engine — with clear ownership, real trade-offs, and alignment between commercial and supply. Process design, decision logic, governance.

2. Supply Planning & Network Optimization

Reduce instability, right-size inventory, and improve responsiveness — without adding complexity to an already complex system. Inventory, network design, responsiveness.

3. AI-Enabled Planning

Pragmatic tools that translate uncertainty into decisions. Not dashboards. Not forecasts. Actual decision support that leaders use. Scenario planning, decision tools, analytics.

About — Why work with me

I've been inside these problems. I don't start with a framework. I start with the decision problem. I bring pattern recognition from 14 years of working inside the complexity you're navigating. My experience spans products, regions and operating models — from the factory floor to the boardroom. That combination is rare, and it's what allows me to bridge operational reality with executive decision-making.

14+ years across Pharma and FMCG — operational and strategic

Experience spanning supply, commercial, and transformation functions

Speaker and contributor on IBP, S&OP and AI-enabled planning

MBA candidate, ESMT Berlin (2027)

Contact

Kloetzing Transformation Partners UG (haftungsbeschränkt) · HRB 289456 B · Amtsgericht Charlottenburg · USt-IdNr: DE464755971. Bölschestraße 60, 12587 Berlin, Germany. Email: john@kloetzingtp.com. Phone: +49 163 509 6910. Typically responds within 48 hours. All enquiries reviewed personally.

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01 · The real problem

I've seen this pattern repeatedly,
across businesses, regions and
planning organizations.

High inventory— yet still running out of the right things

Planning cycles that exhaust the team— without producing clear decisions

Escalations that repeat— because the root cause was never fixed

"The problem is rarely the supply chain itself. It's the operating model around the decisions."

John Kloetzing presenting at ACE Supply Chain Forum London 2026

Speaking at ACE Supply Chain Forum, London 2026

02 · Why it matters

This isn't just operational.
It's strategic.

Supply chain decisions affect everything executives care about.

Patient access

A stockout is a human problem.

Working capital locked up

Excess inventory signals broken decisions.

Growth that stalls

New markets throttled by supply uncertainty.

Leadership credibility

Surprises erode board trust fast.

Services

Three areas. One focus: better decisions.

S&OP / IBP Decision Improvement

Turn your planning cycle into a genuine decision process.

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Supply Planning & Network Optimization

Reduce instability and align inventory without added complexity.

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AI Enabled Planning

Scenario planning and decision tools that leaders actually use.

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How an engagement starts

A typical engagement starts small. In a focused diagnostic, we identify where your planning process loses decisions, ownership or value. The output is a clear set of priorities and an implementation roadmap, before committing to a larger transformation.

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Why work with me

I don't start with a framework. I start with the decision problem. I bring pattern recognition from 14 years inside the complexity you navigate.

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