THE ROLE
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 & 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.
WHAT WE OFFER
In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.
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 [email protected] to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.
ABOUT US
We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming.
Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.
Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.
