Job Description
We seek a motivated Supply Planning Specialist (m/f/d) to join our team. In this vital role, you will link the Sales and Supply Chain departments to optimize short-term goods supply.
You will oversee the management of goods to ensure the fulfillment of essential orders and maintain transparency regarding the availability of goods (avail-to-promise, excess inventory/inventory risks, etc.). Additionally, you will be able to develop processes and supply chain reporting further and take responsibility for projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Management of the entire allocation of goods for the German market, considering critical inventory and strategic aspects.
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Increasing the service level through an increased OTIF rate (On-Time In-Full deliveries).
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Ensuring the availability of goods for necessary promotional orders.
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Analyzing the current order situation and inventory to identify critical inventory situations early on Communicating/escalating critical items to interface departments and initiating targeted measures to minimize the impact on delivery capability
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Development of a distribution plan for scarce inventory in close cooperation with sales and supply planning.
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To increase transparency regarding delivery capability, standard reports and a KPI dashboard (especially OTIF) should be created and further developed.
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Optimization of inventory management
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Development of the supply chain by participating in projects or taking over (partial) project management.
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Degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on supply chain management or comparable commercial training
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At least three years of professional experience in supply chain management
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Experience in analyzing and reporting on key figures
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Experience as a (sub-)project manager
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The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, solution-oriented thinking, and a good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel). Additionally, they will have confident experience with ERP systems (good SAP knowledge desired) and a high sense of responsibility and assertiveness. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are also required. Proficiency in both German and English is a must.
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