Supply Planner

Job Description

Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as _VOIS) and we’re looking for a

Supply Planner (German speaker)

What you'll do:

• Establish a predefined supply plan through the following key SCM pillars:
  • Monthly Demand cycle management
  • Work with key stakeholder functions and on their inputs during the monthly demand cycle process including Demand Planning, Finance
  • Prepare forecast in SAP IBP system based on Demand Planning direction
  • Verify Procurement Proposals, PR’s and place PO’s towards pre-selected Suppliers
  • Ensure timely completion of forecast generation steps according to the preset cycle calendar
  • Drive collaboration between Business and Suppliers on demand related topics
• Supplier operations management
  • Share material forecast with Suppliers, identify potential risks or constraints over the full planning horizon
  • Prepare and provide valuable and qualitative input into Supply collaboration meetings
  • Participate in Supplier performance review meetings together with VPC manager, provide inputs, identify root causes or out-of-target situations and co-develop solution
• Material supply plan preparation and execution
  • Propose most feasible supply plan considering supplier commitments and budget constraints
  • Support the allocation and prioritization process for both materials and capacity
  • Identify potential exceptions that require specific actions (major changes in demand / supply and material shortages), apply pre-defined protocols with follow-up on resolution
    
    
• Inventory Management
  • Set-up and control inventory targets, analyze and report on potential inventory at risk / aged inventory
  • Check on return inventory and possible utilization of materials on Corporate Asset Marketplace
    
    
• Process improvement initiatives
  • Suggest and implement agreed improvements to supply planning processes
  • Escalate specific exceptions that require approval to be resolved
  • Communication with other functions to ensure alignment on the VPC defined key strategies and business priorities
  • Support the Corporate overall business direction initiatives from Supply Planning perspective

What you will bring to the team:

• 5+ years of experience in related areas of supply chain
• Graduation from an engineering department is preferred
• Fluent in English AND German
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively manage expected and unexpected changes in the plan, under time constraints and with limited information
• Ability to propose and create supply scenarios
• Ability to have a holistic vision of inputs from different functions (Deployment, Engineering Team, Finance, Supply Planning) and be able to integrate all of them in the demand forecast
• Ability to achieve the best overall planning result for the organization by balancing customer service levels, working capital, asset utilization and cost.

In return we provide you with:

• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Access to internal trainings and external trainings
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with ONE subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
• You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

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