Warszawa, Poland
Material Planner Finished Goods Analyst
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Employee will be responsible for executing replenishment planning, material master data, and fulfillment. They will execute planning methods to optimize inventory levels and freight costs while maximizing Customer Experience.
They will liaise with colleagues within the Supply Chain and other teams across multiple global sites. They will provide functional leadership and guidance to less experienced colleagues, as well as support in developing planning methods for various product types and customer segments.
TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To coordinate the MRP process for finished goods inventory, according to the department standard work and Sonova Group guidance, and monitor the placement of purchase orders on suppliers (including initial and final orders) and expediting as necessary.
- To run the processes required for management of inventory with an Sonova third-party logistic service provider (E.g. Discrepancy management, inbound prioritization, ad hoc stock checks)
- Frequent monitoring of stock target levels, actual levels and projections to ensure optimum stocks are in place
- To liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding order and supply issues and monitor data received from vendors
- To support ( by information) for product launches and phase outs to ensuring optimized inventory levels at all stages of lifecycle
- To provide system expertise and be accountable for data integrity in our systems (SAP, SAP/APO, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
- To monitor the relevant KPI performance against key performance indicators and take information actions to close deviations from targets (e.g. inventory turns, stock levels, past due orders, safety stock.)
- To participate in project and proactive improvement activities as required
- Problem identification and implementation of the process improvements, customer satisfaction, cost reduction initiatives according to guidance
- To support the daily replenishment business
- To support Manager DC Replenishment in daily task.
Education & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
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Equivalent professional experience in a similar planning or logistics role will also be considered.
Key Skills & Competencies
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Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional global environments.
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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
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Experience with third-party logistics (3PL) providers is a plus.
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Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.