The Role

Location: Warsaw, hybrid
Job Grade: GG8

Join our Global Supply Chain Hub in Warsaw as a Supply Chain (Senior)Planner for Operations Planning and play a pivotal role in optimizing our supply chain operations. Be part of our dynamic team, driving efficiency, innovation, and excellence.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and are passionate about continuous improvement, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey with Imperial Brands. Join our inclusive, innovative global FMCG business, supported by 25,000 dedicated employees.

Our mission is to revolutionize our end-to-end global operations through agile decision-making and cutting-edge technology. Join us and play an important part in our journey!

Principle Accountabilities

• Own the production process: Lead the development of cutting-edge production plans, transforming market demand into actionable, precise schedules that power our factories.
• Shape global strategy: Ensure seamless coordination across internal factories, making sure every demand aligns with production timelines and material availability.
• Be the bridge between operations and excellence: Manage short-term and mid-term planning horizons, optimizing stock levels and supercharging customer service.
• Solve problems before they arise: Identify potential supply chain bottlenecks and execute game-changing solutions that keep the wheels of production turning smoothly.
• Drive results: Master the art of balancing capacity, material availability, and supply risks to guarantee maximum efficiency and minimum disruption.

Skills and Experience Required

• 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.

 

Whilst applications from all locations will be considered, please note that priority will be given to candidates who are based locally and possess the required skills and experience for the role.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

 

For further information about the role please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner Kamila.Wolska@impbrands.com