We have an exciting opportunity to join Imperial Brands' Global Supply Chain Hub as Supply Chain Planner for Material Planning in Warsaw. You will play a pivotal role in optimising our supply chain operations and be part of our dynamic team where you will be at the forefront of driving efficiency, innovation, and excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and are passionate about driving continuous improvement, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey with Imperial Brands and be part of an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.
Our mission is to revolutionise our end-to-end global operation through more agile decision-making and the technological power to enhance solutions and performance, join us and play an important part in our journey!
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Plan materials needed for production, including raw materials and components and maintain materials master data to ensure proper visibility in the systems.
- Ensure the timely availability of all necessary materials to meet production schedules.
- Collaborate with procurement and external suppliers to secure the required materials and manage supply chain relationships.
- Monitor material usage and adjust plans as necessary to avoid shortages or excess inventory and maintain accurate records of material requirements, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
- Work closely with production and operations teams to align material availability with production plans.
- Continuously evaluate and improve material planning processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Extensive Supply/Operations Chain experience preferably within FMCG sectors of an international company, with a focus on Operations Planning Specialization and/or line scheduling in an international setting, and alignment with the skills and competency model.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills, and a strong sense of ownership to navigate the complexities of Imperial Brands' dynamic Supply Chain.
- Excellent analytical abilities for conducting complex analyses and scenario building, a deep understanding of Imperial Brands' business, and customer service orientation.
- Strong communication skills are crucial for representing the Global E2E Planning team in discussions with Regional, Global, and External Partners, while a proactive approach to process improvements and system optimizations is encouraged.
- Experience and thorough understanding of planning system solutions (e.g., SAP APO, Microsoft Axapta, Vanguard, SAS) is required, along with proficiency in MS Office. Additionally, experience in system implementations and familiarity with data warehouse, SQL, Excel, Access, and Power tables is advantageous, coupled with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
- Fluency in English is essential.
IIn return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.
We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
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