Planning Specialist

Barry Callebaut Group; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare Lux Med

Fitness card co-financed

Pension program

Holiday allowance

Group life insurance

On-site parking

Chocolate in office

Quarterly chocolate allowance

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group in Lodz is seeking a Planning Specialist to support daily planning and master data integrity. You will collaborate with Production, Material Planners, Procurement and Quality to drive operational efficiency and data accuracy.

The role includes reporting, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives across a manufacturing site serving multiple markets. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in planning or related fields, strong Excel and ERP/MRP knowledge, and fluent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics or related.
• Understanding of demand and supply planning, inventory and order fulfillment.
• Good grasp of MRP/ERP planning processes.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI is a plus; experience with SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support Production and Material Planners in daily planning activities.
• Monitor schedules, material availability and planning exceptions.
• Update and maintain planning parameters in the ERP system.
• Provide planning support and backup during peak workload periods.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly Supply Chain reports.
• Monitor KPIs such as OTIF, inventory levels and plan adherence.
• Analyze planning performance and identify improvements.
• Prepare analytical reports and presentations for management.
• Coordinate communication across Planning, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Quality.
• Participate in Supply Chain improvement projects and KPI automation.

Skills

Excel advanced

Power BI

MRP/ERP

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's in SCM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Job description

About The Role

As a Planning Specialist within the Supply Chain team in Lodz, you will provide operational and analytical support to ensure efficient planning processes and high-quality master data. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will collaborate closely with Production Planners, Material Planners, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Quality teams. This permanent, full-time hybrid role supports daily planning operations, reporting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across a manufacturing site serving multiple customer markets.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support Production and Material Planners in daily planning activities
• Monitor production schedules, material availability, and planning exceptions.
• Update and maintain planning parameters within the ERP system
• Provide planning support and backup during peak workload periods.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly Supply Chain reports.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as OTIF, inventory levels, inventory accuracy, production plan adherence, and material availability.
• Analyze planning performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare analytical reports and presentations for management.
• Coordinate communication across Planning, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Quality functions.
• Follow up on actions resulting from planning meetings and support administrative coordination activities.
• Participate in Supply Chain improvement projects.
• Support process standardization, simplification, KPI automation, and dashboard development.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related function.
• Understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment processes.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP planning processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience is an advantage
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or another ERP system is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

We Offer

• Stable employment at the coolest company in the world!
• An annual bonus based on individual performance
• Private healthcare with Lux Med (basic package fully funded by Barry Callebaut)
• A Fit Profit sports card co-financed by the company
• Employee Pension Program (PPE)
• Holiday allowance through the Company Social Benefits Fund
• Group life insurance
• On-site parking
• Chocolate in the office for holidays and many other occasions
• Even more chocolate: a quarterly chocolate allowance

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.

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