Business Planning Analyst

Beiersdorf; Poznań; On-site; PLN 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to join our Planning Center of Excellence on a 15-month contract. The role blends business understanding with technical reporting and automation to drive digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.

You will develop dashboards, optimize planning processes, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, IT and regional teams to deliver tangible improvements in efficiency and insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain, Finance, IT).
• Experience or strong interest in data analytics, reporting, or business processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic to intermediate Power BI and Power Query skills.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy reporting solutions with analytics tools.
• Create dashboards, KPIs, and management reports for end-to-end planning.
• Translate business requirements into scalable reporting solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy and reliability across reporting platforms.
• Support planning teams with ad-hoc analyses and performance insights.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Design and implement automated workflows to reduce manual work.
• Develop Power Platform solutions (Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to integrate reporting.
• Lead or support reporting projects from concept through deployment.
• Deliver training and prepare user manuals and SOPs.
• Governance and knowledge transfer for implemented solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Data analytics

Communication

English

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

SQL

VBA

Python

Power Automate

Power Apps

SAP

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Job description

Business Planning Analyst

to join our Planning Center of Excellence on a 15-month contract. This role is focused on driving digital transformation, reporting excellence, and process automation across the planning organization. The successful candidate will work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to develop innovative reporting solutions, automate manual processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining business understanding with technical expertise to create impactful solutions that improve planning performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Analytics

• Design, develop, test, and deploy reporting solutions using modern analytics and visualization tools.
• Create and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and management reports supporting end-to-end planning processes.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable reporting solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reporting platforms.
• Support planning teams with ad-hoc analyses and performance insights.

Process Automation & Digitalization

• Identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives across Planning CoE processes.
• Design and implement automated workflows to eliminate manual activities and improve efficiency.
• Develop solutions utilizing Power Platform technologies, including Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and deployment of new technologies within Planning CoE.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to integrate reporting and automation solutions with existing systems.

Stakeholder Management & Project Support

• Gather, challenge, and refine business requirements to ensure optimal solutions are delivered.
• Balance stakeholder expectations with technical feasibility and development effort.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Business Services, and regional teams to deliver business value.
• Lead or support reporting and automation projects from concept through deployment.
• Facilitate workshops and requirements-gathering sessions with business users.

Documentation & Training

• Create and maintain technical documentation for developed solutions.
• Prepare user manuals, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Deliver training sessions and provide support to end users.
• Ensure proper governance and knowledge transfer for implemented solutions.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor solution performance and provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
• Stay current with emerging analytics, automation, and AI technologies.
• Proactively recommend improvements that increase business efficiency, visibility, and decision quality.
• Contribute to the standardization and harmonization of Planning CoE processes and reporting.

Your Profile

Essential Skills & Experience

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Controlling, Business Analytics, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience or a strong interest in data analytics, reporting, business processes, or system support. Candidates with approximately 2 years of relevant experience are preferred, but junior profiles with the right skills and motivation are welcome.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Basic to intermediate experience with Power BI and Power Query, or a strong willingness to develop these skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders from different teams and countries.
• Good written and spoken English.
• A proactive approach, willingness to learn, and ability to manage tasks independently.

Technical Skills

Required or highly desirable:

• Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Power BI, including report development and an understanding of DAX.
• Power Query and data transformation.
• Basic understanding of data modeling and database concepts.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into reporting solutions.

Nice to have

Nice to have:

• SQL, VBA, Python, or other data analysis tools.
• Power Automate or Power Apps.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Familiarity with planning platforms such as SAP IBP, APO, OMP, Kinaxis, or similar tools.

What We Are Looking For

• An analytical mindset and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Interest in Supply Chain, Finance, Controlling, or business planning processes.
• Curiosity about data, reporting tools, and digital solutions.
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge inefficient processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative attitude and confidence in communicating with international stakeholders.
• The ability to explain data and technical topics in a clear, practical way.
• Flexibility and openness to learning new systems and technologies.

What We Offer

• Temporary full-time contract with BSS Poland for 12–15 months .
• The opportunity to contribute to the digital development of an international Planning organization.
• Hands-on experience in reporting, analytics, and business system maintenance.
• Collaboration with international teams across different functions and regions.
• Exposure to modern reporting, automation, and planning technologies.
• Opportunities to develop technical and business skills while working with experienced colleagues.
• A supportive environment that encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.