Salary: Competitive
Company Summary: A global leader in the health care sector going through an exciting growth in Europe are looking for a motivated supply planner to join their team in Germany. They have over 1,000 employees worldwide and are rapidly expanding. You will play an integral role in ensuring the seamless coordination between our supply chain operations and customer demand. If you find yourself wanting to be part of an exciting fast-paced collaborative work environment reach out to learn more.
The Demand & Supply Planner will be responsible for:
- Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our products/services.
- Inventory Management: Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.
- Supply Planning: Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components to support production schedules.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, production, and logistics to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
- Risk Management: Identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate disruptions, such as supplier shortages or transportation delays.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Performance Analysis: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and service levels to evaluate the effectiveness of supply chain operations.
- Communication: Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders and external partners to provide updates on supply chain status, forecast changes, and any potential issues.
The Demand & Supply Planner should have the following qualifications and skills:
- Experience in demand or supply planning.
- BA degree in the Supply Chain field, Finance or Business or relative industry experience
- English and German speaking (Fluent)
- Proficiency in supply chain planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
If you are interested in the Supply & Demand Planner role based in Heidelberg, then please don't wait to apply!
