Material Supply Planning Manager

Carlsberg Group; Poznań; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsberg Group is seeking a Material Supply Planning Manager to enhance their material supply management strategies. This role involves monitoring supplier performance, leading reporting initiatives, and collaborating on innovative projects within a dynamic and international team. Candidates should have a solid background in material planning and supplier management, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Private health care

Annual bonus

Internal trainings

Co-financed lunch

Social events

Employee Referral Program

Bike parking space

Modern ergonomic office space

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in material planning.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and team leadership.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-time in-full performance metrics for key suppliers.
• Lead reporting agenda and support automation initiatives.
• Participate in budget preparation and manage material data workstream.

Skills

Communication

Supplier Management

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Education

APICS Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

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Posting Date: 1 Jul 2025

Location:

Poznan, PL

Entity / company: Carlsberg Shared Services (CSS)

Material Supply Planning Manager

Role overview

Western European Planning Team, currently focusing on category planning, innovation and portfolio management as well as cross boarder export - is further expanding into material supply management area. We are looking for Material Supply Manager to support effective plans of long term planning and capacity management with suppliers combined with an innovative set of tools and automation agenda.

What you’ll be doing

• On-time In-full performance monitoring for key suppliers. Ensuring root cause analysis for OTIF failures and mitigation plans implementation (related to materials supply) including joint action planning and Supplier SLA development
• Co-leading reporting agenda: create reports and auxiliary tools allowing fast data collection and data aggregation at different granularity as input for capacity planning and supplier volume requirements
• Involved in automation agenda for existing tools, and processes. Identify new opportunities and improvements for the reports on material availability and supplier performance (including high-level data accuracy checks)
• Own materials volume pass/validation in the monthly planning cycle for selected material categories. Manage decision-making process for alternative supply including commercial effects
• Supporting RCCP rollout and ramp-up with strategic suppliers
• Participate in annual budget and quarterly estimates preparation by managing the material data workstream for material volume submission
• Representing Western Europe Planning in multifunctional collaboration projects with Suppliers (e.g. process improvement, new material launch, and change)

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a person who

• has working experience in various planning areas (material planning) of a minimum 4 years with a history of consistent performance
• has prior managerial or team lead experience, including working in a matrix organization has very good communication skills, possesses a high language culture, and is fluent in English
• is open to work in a hybrid mode (on average 2 days per week in the office)
• has direct and adept experience in supplier management area (incl. negotiations, joint business collaboration, etc)
• is experienced in SAP/APO planning
• has a good understanding of reporting applications and various databases supported by very good MS Excel skills (data visualization in Power BI is highly valued)
• can set priorities and perform in a demanding situation with minimum support
• can efficiently handle the agenda with peer stakeholders as well as higher levels of organization (Directors, VPs) including decision-making
• has worked in, and is accustomed to working in a diverse, and international environment;
• has APICS certification (advantage) or procurement experience (advantage)

What you can expect

We’re asking for a lot, but you’ll be well-rewarded with:

• Working in a hybrid mode (min. 2 days in the office per week)
• Private health care, accident insurance, and MyBenefit system at your disposal
• Annual bonus
• Christmas gift & MyBenefit points
• Additional holiday for Birthday & job anniversary
• Internal trainings
• Periodical beer allowance & 0% beer available at the office
• Co-financed lunch
• Social events such as e.g. Thursday Bars in the office
• Employee Referral Program
• Bike parking space
• Modern ergonomic office space with a chillout zone
• Exciting growth and development opportunities within the organization
• Working in a passionate, international environment.

We read applications continuously and vacancies may be filled anytime. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

F or us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.