The Role

Location: Warsaw, hybrid
Job Grade: GG8

We have an exciting opportunity to join Imperial Brands' Global Supply Chain Hub as Supply Chain (Senior) 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.

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