Strategic Planning Specialist - Supply Chain (Hybrid)

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

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