Network Inventory Planner

Beiersdorf; Poznań; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf Poland seeks a Network Inventory Planner to join the Planning CoE on a 15-month contract. The role focuses on optimizing inventory levels across a complex European supply network, ensuring product availability while balancing working capital and service levels.

You will manage long-term production planning, monitor inventory health, and drive optimization projects across Demand, Export, and Production planning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, production planning, or other supply chain functions.
• Experience working in an international, matrix, and cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan inventory and replenishment strategies for the European production centers.
• Lead long-term production planning.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to achieve target service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Analyze inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and propose mitigation actions.
• Drive inventory parameter settings including safety stock, target coverage, and planning policies.
• Collaborate with the planning community to balance supply constraints and customer requirements.

Skills

Inventory planning

Analytical thinking

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

APO

IBP

OMP

Kinaxis

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Network Inventory Planner to join our Planning Center of Excellence on a 15-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing inventory levels across a complex supply network, long-term production planning ensuring product availability while balancing working capital and service level objectives. You will collaborate closely with Demand Planning, Response Managers, Production & Material Planning, Export Planning, Regional / Global teams and other Planning Centers of Excellence to drive inventory performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Tasks

• Manage inventory planning and replenishment strategies for the assortment produced in one of Beiersdorf production centers in Europe.
• Manage long-term production planning
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to achieve target service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Analyze inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, and propose mitigation actions.
• Drive inventory parameter settings including safety stock, target coverage, and planning policies.
• Collaborate with Planning community ( demand planning, detailed scheduling, export planning) to balance supply constraints and customer requirements.
• Identify and manage inventory risks related to supply disruptions, demand volatility, product lifecycle changes, and network constraints.
• Lead inventory optimization projects and initiatives aimed at improving working capital, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Provide regular reporting, KPI tracking, and performance analysis focused on inventory health and network efficiency.
• Support system enhancements, planning tool implementations, and process standardization initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional task forces addressing supply chain disruptions, inventory shortages, and network optimization opportunities.
• Ensure data quality and maintain planning master data relevant to inventory planning processes.
• Develop and maintain inventory dashboards, performance metrics, and executive presentations.

Your Profile

Education & Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, production planning, or other supply chain functions.
• Experience working in an international, matrix, and cross-functional environment.

Supply Chain & Business Acumen

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and inventory management principles.
• Experience managing inventory, service levels, and working capital performance.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance operational and commercial priorities.

Skills

Analytical & Systems Skills

• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actions.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, APO, IBP, OMP, Kinaxis, or similar).
• Data-driven approach to decision making.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and build effective relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strategic thinking coupled with attention to detail and execution excellence.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• Temporary full-time contract with BSS Poland for 12–15 months .
• Opportunity to shape inventory strategy across a global supply network.
• Exposure to end-to-end planning processes and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaboration with international teams and senior stakeholders.
• Personal and professional development opportunities in a growing Planning CoE.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.