Network Inventory Planner

Beiersdorf Group; Województwo wielkopolskie; Hybrid; PLN 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf Group seeks a Network Inventory Planner to join the Planning Center of Excellence on a 15-month contract. You will optimize inventory across a global network, balancing service levels with working capital, while coordinating with Demand, Export, regional, and global planning teams.

You will lead long-term planning, monitor inventory health, and drive improvements across planning processes. This role offers exposure to international projects and a dynamic, matrix environment within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Admin, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in supply planning, inventory planning, production planning, or related supply chain role.
• Experience in international, matrix and cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning and replenishment strategies for European production centers.
• Oversee long-term production planning.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to meet target service levels while minimizing excess stock.
• Analyze inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities, propose mitigations.
• Lead inventory optimization projects to improve working capital and service levels.
• Provide regular reporting, KPI tracking, and performance analysis on inventory health.
• Support system enhancements, planning tool implementations, and process standardization.

Skills

Inventory planning

ERP planning systems

Advanced Excel

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

APO

IBP

OMP

Kinaxis

Job description

Your Tasks

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.

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.