Job Details
- Contract Type:
- Limited, 1.5 Years / Full-Time
- Country / City:
- Poland / Poznan
- Company:
- Beiersdorf Shared Services Poland Sp.z o.o.
- Job Function:
- Supply Chain Management
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.
