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Supply Planner
Beiersdorf
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Posted Oct 21
About this role
Your Tasks About the Role We are looking for a proactive and analytical Supply Planner / Junior Supply Planner to join our Planning Center of Excellence on a 15-month contract . In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability for assigned markets while balancing service, inventory, and cost objectives. You will work closely with Demand Planning, Network Inventory Planning, Response Managers and other Supply Chain teams to proactively manage supply risks, optimize stock levels, and support product launches and business growth. This is an excellent opportunity to gain end-to-end exposure to international supply chain operations and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced planning environment. Your Tasks • Ensure optimal inventory levels and agreed service targets through effective supply planning and inventory management. • Perform daily alert-based planning to identify and mitigate short- and medium-term supply risks. • Maintain and update material master data and planning parameters in SAP/APO/OMP and related planning systems. • Identify and resolve master data issues impacting supply planning performance. • Manage product launches, relaunches, phase-in, and phase-out activities while balancing availability and inventory risks. • Communicate product availability dates and coordinate actions to minimize obsolescence and leftover stock. • Monitor low-stock situations and out-of-stock risks and prepare allocation and reservation proposals to maximize product availability. • Calculate and maintain optimal safety stock levels using statistical and business-driven approaches. • Review inventory health and take actions to reduce obsolete, non-rotating, excess, and expiry-risk stock. • Support warehouse capacity planning, stock projections, and overflow management activities. • Collaborate closely with Demand Planners, Network Inventory Planners and Supply Chain stakeholders. • Prepare and maintain regular reporting related to stock coverage, inventory risks, service levels, and planning performance. • Participate in local, regional, and global projects focused on supply chain optimization and continuous improvement. • Support process standardization, digitalization initiatives, and change management activities. Your Profile Education & Qualifications • Supply Planner • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Production Engineering, Economics, or a related field. • Minimum 2 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, production planning, or a broader supply chain environment. • Junior Supply Planner • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Production Engineering, Economics, or a related field. • Entry-level candidates and recent graduates with strong analytical capabilities are welcome to apply. Skills & Competencies • Very good command of English, both written and spoken. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret large amounts of data and make effective business decisions. • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset. • Ability to challenge existing processes and drive improvements. • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment. • Flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change. • Strong ownership and accountability for results. Technical Skills • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. • Experience with SAP, APO, OMP, or similar planning systems is a strong advantage. • Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, VBA, SAP Business Intelligence, or other analytical tools will be considered an asset. Experience • Experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, or general supply chain operations is highly desirable. • FMCG experience will be considered an advantage. What We Offer • Temporary full-time contract with BSS Poland for 12–15 months . • Opportunity to work in a global Planning Center of Excellence supporting multiple European and international markets. • Exposure to end-to-end supply chain planning processes. • Participation in international projects and transformation initiatives. • Development opportunities in planning systems, analytics, and supply chain management. • Hybrid working model and modern office environment in Poznań. • Collaborative, international, and innovative working environment.