Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join Imperial Brands Global Supply Chain Hub as Supply Chain Planner for Material Planning in Warsaw. You will play a pivotal role in optimising our supply chain operations and be part of our dynamic team where you will be at the forefront of driving efficiency, innovation, and excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan materials needed for production, including raw materials and components and maintain materials master data to ensure proper visibility in the systems.
• Ensure the timely availability of all necessary materials to meet production schedules.
• Collaborate with procurement and external suppliers to secure the required materials and manage supply chain relationships.
• Monitor material usage and adjust plans as necessary to avoid shortages or excess inventory and maintain accurate records of material requirements, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to align material availability with production plans.
• Continuously evaluate and improve material planning processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills and 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 BI 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 as 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 recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

Were 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 create 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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not applicable
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: General Business
• Industries: Tobacco manufacturing