Opis stanowiska

At Erbacher the food family, we're not just about food; we're about pioneering sustainable nutrition. For over 80 years, our family-run business has been at the forefront of creating innovative, sustainable food solutions for farm animals, pets, and humans alike.

Our mission? To craft the nutrition of tomorrow!

With strong global brands, we're proud that our success is rooted in our collaborative spirit and tradition of innovation.

We’re currently looking for a proffessional to join us as a Head of Supply Chain Planning. Supply Chain Planning is a highly integrated team that shall act as the nerve center of the supply chain, using data and planning tools to drive agility, efficiency, and resilience. Therefore the team is responsible for a set of strategic, tactical, and operational processes that align supply and demand across the value chain. It involves forecasting, inventory optimization, production and supply planning, and collaborative decision-making through S&OP and S&OE processes. SCP aims to balance customer service, cost, and profitability, by emphasizing on cross-functional alignment and process integration.

Within the Head of Supply Chain Planning role is the responsibility to transform the existing supply chain planning unit (PSD) into the above described setup in terms of alignment of process, organizational roles, and technology as well as  S&OP and S&OE process design and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a companywide strategic roadmap to improve planning maturity and align strategic roadmap with key stakeholders across functions, hierarchy and different parts of the business.

• Collaborate with key cross-functional teams on scenario modeling, planning strategies, and inventory targets.

• Define key metrics to improve speed, delivery, and cost; track progress.

• Support annual and strategic planning for supply chain teams.

• Manage teams of experts and specialists to continually assess operational network planning assumptions, including safety stocks, lead times, order quantities, campaign or production strategy, batch yields and cycle times.

• Work with business unit leadership to generate a consensus demand plan, consensus supply plan and a final S&OP plan.

• Oversee demand and supply planning, including monthly S&OP inputs.

• Identify risks and opportunities in demand, supply, and inventory.

• Work with various cross-functional teams like portfolio managers on projects such as new product launches, line extensions, product discontinuations, promotions, and events

• Assist in development of annual and strategic plans and reconcile them with monetized S&OP plans. Drive resolution of gaps to plans and communicate and escalate critical gaps between the plans in the S&OP process.

Expectations

• At least 6 years of experience in management positions, preferably in comparable roles.

• Experience in international business environments and an understanding of different cultures and markets.

• A deep expertise in demand, supply, inventory, and integrated planning, backed by strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

• Ability to translate business goals into actionable planning outcomes.

• Proficiency in planning technologies and systems is essential, along with the ability to evaluate complex scenarios and drive data-informed decisions.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills

• High willingness to travel (at least 25% of time)

• Good command of English (B2/C1)

• Completed studies in a relevant field or equivalent qualification.

Our offer

We create a friendly work environment, focusing on people and providing comfortable conditions for growth. Here’s what awaits you at ERBACHER the food family:

• Flexible work mode (around 60-70% of time remote - we have offices in Poznan and Nowy Tomyśl)

• A non-corporate atmosphere

• Holiday and Christmas bonuses

• Gift packages for children and special occasion gifts

• Flexible work arrangements

• Attractive discounts on products (dry food for dogs and cats)

• Private medical care (LUX MED)

• Group insurance and accident insurance

• Free foreign language courses

• MultiSport card

• And, of course, fresh vegetables and fruit in the office 😊

Additionally, you can expect:

• Work (and team-building activities!) in an international setting with experts from various countries, including Poland, Germany, and Ukraine.

• Continuous professional and personal development through dedicated training as part of the Food Family Journey program.

• A supportive working environment with access to modern tools and technology that enhance skill development and work efficiency.

Sounds interesting? Don't wait - apply today! We're looking forward to welcoming you to #erbacherthefoodfamily