Network Inventory Planner

About the role

Beiersdorf is looking for a Network Inventory Planner to join its Planning Center of Excellence in Poznan on a 15-month contract. The role optimizes inventory levels across a complex supply network, supports long-term production planning and ensures product availability while balancing working capital and service level objectives. It works closely with Demand Planning, Response Managers, Production & Material Planning, Export Planning and regional/global teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning and replenishment strategies for products made at one of Beiersdorf's European production centers.
• Manage long-term production planning.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to meet target service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Analyze inventory performance, identify risks and opportunities and propose mitigation actions.
• Drive inventory parameters such as safety stock, target coverage and planning policies.
• Collaborate with the planning community to balance supply constraints and customer requirements.
• Manage inventory risks linked to supply disruptions, demand volatility, product lifecycle changes and network constraints.
• Lead inventory optimization projects to improve working capital, service levels and efficiency.
• Provide regular reporting, KPI tracking and performance analysis, and develop dashboards and executive presentations.
• Support system enhancements, planning tools and process standardization, and take part in cross-functional task forces.
• Maintain data quality and planning master data.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, production planning or other supply chain functions.
• Experience in an international, matrix and cross-functional environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Experience managing inventory, service levels and working capital.
• Advanced Excel and hands-on experience with ERP and planning systems such as SAP, APO, IBP, OMP, Kinaxis or similar.
• Data-driven decision making and strong analytical skills.

What we offer

• A temporary full-time contract of 12-15 months with BSS Poland.
• The chance 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.
• Development opportunities in a growing Planning CoE.