Network Inventory Planner

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.