Supply Planner (6 months contract) (f/m/d)

TN Germany; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established international food wholesaler is seeking a dedicated Supply Planner to optimize inventory management and ensure seamless supply chain operations. In this role, you will be responsible for balancing stock availability while collaborating with various teams to overcome supply chain challenges. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-growing company committed to sustainability and innovation. Join a vibrant team that values your input and fosters professional growth through comprehensive training and well-being programs.

Leistungen

Health programs

Free fitness studio

Employee events

Good public transport connections

Free parking with charging facilities

Canteen with meal discounts

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years in Planning roles within Wholesale, Retail, or FMCG sectors.
• Experience with integrated planning systems and ERP software.

Aufgaben

• Ensure optimal supply planning and inventory availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain operations.

Kenntnisse

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Lean Management

Project Management

Ausbildung

University Degree in Business Administration

University Degree in Economics

University Degree in Engineering

Tools

Blue Yonder

Dynamics 365

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Jobbeschreibung

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METRO LOGISTICS

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Logistics

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Yes

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Posted:

23.04.2025

Expiry Date:

07.06.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication (e. g. MSCI, CDP). With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust.

Job Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supply planning, ensuring the best availability of goods at the right time and with the right balance of stock.
• You will be continuously challenging existing supply chain constraints (lead-time, order frequency, minimum order quantity, etc.) to accomplish the best inventory availability for our customers.
• To preserve healthy and uninterrupted supply chain operations, you will actively collaborate with Demand planning, Logistic & Transport Operations, Regional Distribution Centers and Offer.
• Our suppliers are key to uninterrupted availability and operations – on a daily basis you will monitor the status of your purchase orders to ensure their confirmation, a balanced inbound planning and alignment on delivery schedule via active communication with suppliers. You are there to swiftly find solutions and/or engage your cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate the impact of potential disruptions.
• You will be monitoring and enhancing Key Performance Indicators to assess achieved results and identify ways to push the bar even further.
• You will be part of continuous improvement within the area of Demand and Supply planning, including process optimization and automation of Planning and Stock management.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering with a focus on SCM or Logistics.
• At least 2 years of experience in a Planning position in the Wholesale, Retail, or FMCG industries.
• First-hand working experience with integrated planning systems (preferably Blue Yonder or similar).
• Working experience with top-tier ERP systems (Dynamics 365 or equivalent).
• It is an advantage to have experience with implementing ERP and/or Planning system.
• Your advanced skills in MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel (Pivot tables; Macros) are desirable.
• You are a team player and can successfully blend into an international team environment.
• Your strong and empathetic personality, coupled with excellent communication skills, empower you to positively influence stakeholders involved in your daily activities.
• Work in modern supply chain requires coping with pressure and continuously prioritizing – you are a master of both.
• You are familiar with Lean and Project management.
• You are fluent in English (vocal and written) and an additional European language will be your advantage.

Additional Information

• To be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
• Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget.
• Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events.
• Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteen with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies.