3PM Network Inventory Planner

Beiersdorf AG; Poznań; On-site; PLN 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare company in Poznań seeks an Inventory Planner to manage product inventory levels and optimize supply chain operations. The ideal candidate has a university degree, at least 2 years of related experience, and fluent English. Proficiency in Excel, and knowledge of SAP and Power BI are preferred. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of experience in production or inventory planning.
• Experience with SAP APO module or OMP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal product inventory levels across markets.
• Cooperate with suppliers to optimize the production plan.
• Manage the introduction and exit processes for product portfolios.
• Collaborate with other supply chain departments.

Skills

Fluent knowledge of English

Very good knowledge of Excel

Excellent analytical skills

Very good communication skills

Ability to work in multicultural environments

Relationship building with internal stakeholders

Education

University degree in economics or technical field

Tools

SAP APO module

VBA

Power BI

Job description

Your Tasks

In this role, you will join the 3PM Planning Team located in Poznan and you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring optimal product inventory levels for all markets in Europe and beyond for selected assortment
• Cooperation with 3PM suppliers in order to ensure optimal production plan, set priorities, constantly improve cooperation and optimize supply chain concept aligned with demand plan and with the expected availability dates to ensure Service Level targets are met
• Placing the orders and sharing forecasts with 3PM suppliers with timely delivery monitoring based on agreed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Managing the introduction and exit process for the selected portfolio: ensuring an appropriate level of product availability for customers while maintaining inventory at an optimal level
• Collaboration with demand planning department and other supply chain departments
• Safety stock management: maximizing product availability and optimizing inventories
• Process improvement and change management that enables high quality service
• Onboarding of new 3PM suppliers into planning and PIPO (Phase in Phase out) procedures
• Defining standard planning operating procedure (SOP) with new 3PMs and regularly reviewing and improving existing SOPs. Defining the best supply chain concept for both new and existing 3PMs

Your Profile

• University degree, preferably in the economic or technical field (logistics, management and production engineering, etc.)
• Min. 2 years of experience working in the area of production or inventory planning
• Fluent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Very good knowledge of Excel, optionally VBA or Power BI
• Knowledge of the SAP system - the APO module or OMP knowledge will be an additional advantage
• Excellent analytical skills
• Very good communication skills
• Ability to work remotely in a multicultural environment
• Excellent ability to build and develop relationships with the internal stakeholders

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, the employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.