Supply Chain Specialist with German

Vesuvius Poland; Kraków; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius Poland is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist in Kraków to oversee inventory levels, analyze demand, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials while optimizing stock and minimizing costs.

Responsibilities include monitoring inventory, triggering POs, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate ERP/MRP master data. English and German language skills are required to support cross-border collaboration within the European supply chain team.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRPs, order replenishment, order processing, logistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in material planning, inventory control, or purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain optimal inventory to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Supplier Coordination: Trigger purchase orders and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Logistics: Manage the collection of goods from suppliers and coordinates execution of deliveries to customers.
• Forecast Analysis: Review demand forecasts and adjust order quantities to meet changing demand.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in the supply chain.
• System Maintenance: Ensure accuracy of inventory data in the ERP/MRP system. Maintain master data (create new items, update reorder points)
• Communication: Exchange and communicate order status and delivery times with Customer Service.

Skills

MRP systems

SAP

Excel

English language

German language

ERP knowledge

JDE

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

As a supply chain specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing inventory levels, analyzing demand, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials and ensure customer satisfaction while optimizing stock levels and minimizing costs.

Key responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain optimal inventory to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Supplier Coordination: Trigger purchase orders and manage relationships with suppliers (interco and 3rd party) to ensure on-time delivery.
• Logistics: Manage the collection of goods from suppliers and coordinates execution of deliveries to customers.
• Forecast Analysis: Review demand forecasts and adjust order quantities to meet changing demand.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in the supply chain. Participate in solving disputes and claims.
• System Maintenance: Ensure accuracy of inventory data in the ERP/MRP system. Maintain master data (create new items, update reorder points)
• Communication: Exchange and communicate order status and delivery times with Customer Service. Is the interface between suppliers and Customer Service

Working relationships

Member of the European supply chain team

Close relations with customer service, sales, internal or 3rd party warehouses and suppliers

Exchange best practice transfer with international colleagues

Requirements:

Experience with MRPs, order replenishment, order processing, logistics

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

5+ years of experience in material planning, inventory control, or purchasing.

Skills

Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, JDE)

Excellent communication skills in English and German

Strong proficiency in MS Excel

System orientated, logical, pragmatic

Problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail