Planning Specialist

About the Role
As a Planning Specialist within the Supply Chain team in Lodz, you will provide operational and analytical support to ensure efficient planning processes and high-quality master data. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will collaborate closely with Production Planners, Material Planners, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Quality teams. This permanent, full-time hybrid role supports daily planning operations, reporting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives across a manufacturing site serving multiple customer markets.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Support Production and Material Planners in daily planning activities
• Monitor production schedules, material availability, and planning exceptions.
• Update and maintain planning parameters within the ERP system
• Provide planning support and backup during peak workload periods.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly Supply Chain reports.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as OTIF, inventory levels, inventory accuracy, production plan adherence, and material availability.
• Analyze planning performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare analytical reports and presentations for management.
• Coordinate communication across Planning, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Quality functions.
• Follow up on actions resulting from planning meetings and support administrative coordination activities.
• Participate in Supply Chain improvement projects.
• Support process standardization, simplification, KPI automation, and dashboard development.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related function.
• Understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and order fulfillment processes.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP planning processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience is an advantage
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or another ERP system is an advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions
• Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

We Offer

• Stable employment at the coolest company in the world!
• An annual bonus based on individual performance
• Private healthcare with Lux Med (basic package fully funded by Barry Callebaut)
• A Fit Profit sports card co-financed by the company
• Employee Pension Program (PPE)
• Holiday allowance through the Company Social Benefits Fund
• Group life insurance
• On-site parking
• Chocolate in the office for holidays and many other occasions
• Even more chocolate: a quarterly chocolate allowance 🍫