Material Planning Specialist

PL10 Electrolux Poland Spolka z o.o.; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Poland Spolka z o.o. in Wroclaw, Poland is seeking a Material Planning Specialist to ensure uninterrupted production through optimal inventory and strong supplier relationships.

You will manage material availability, supplier capacity, and risks while coordinating purchase orders and delivery to meet production needs. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, Procurement and Controlling teams, leveraging SAP and MS Office, and communicating in English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in supply chain and material planning.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and balance costs with uninterrupted production.
• Oversee obsolete/slow-moving materials and new component introductions.
• Provide material availability data to support production planning and risk assessment.
• Manage purchase orders, track fulfillment, and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate supplier delivery and optimize material flow and lead times.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier collaboration

ERP SAP

MS Office

English fluency

Inventory management

Education

Master's degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Kindly submit your application in English. Fixed-term role until December 2027. Go further. Deliver better. Think sustainably. At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

Where you\'ll be

You will be based in Wroclaw, Poland, at our Supply Chain Center, which is responsible for material and production planning, aftermarket operations, supply chain market support, product launches, and supply chain digitalization and optimization initiatives.

About the role

As a Material Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the uninterrupted availability of components for production while maintaining optimal inventory levels and strong supplier relationships. By applying best practices in supply chain management, you will contribute to achieving key business objectives related to material availability, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and product quality.

In detail, you will Manage inventory levels by monitoring component availability and maintaining the right balance between minimizing inventory costs and ensuring uninterrupted production. You will also oversee the management of obsolete and slow-moving materials, while coordinating the introduction of new components. Support production planning by providing accurate information on material availability, supplier capacity, and potential supply risks that could impact production schedules. Manage purchase orders for production materials, ensuring orders are placed accurately and on time, while monitoring fulfillment and resolving any discrepancies. Coordinate supply activities to ensure materials are delivered in the right quantity, to the right place, and at the right time. You will proactively address delivery delays or supply issues and collaborate closely with suppliers, external warehouses, and logistics providers. Drive process improvements across supply and inventory management by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve material flow, and shorten lead times. Analyze data and prepare reports related to inventory, supply performance, costs, and production risks. Your insights will support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, Procurement, and Controlling teams to ensure alignment and consistency across the supply chain. Prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and balancing operational requirements with changing business needs. Solve problems proactively by addressing material shortages, delivery disruptions, production plan changes, and component quality issues, ensuring minimal impact on operations.

Qualifications and experience

Master\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, or a related field. Proven experience in supply chain, logistics, specifically in material planning. Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office applications. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Skills and competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers across different regions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.

As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you. Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.