End to End Planner: Performance and Improvement

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We have an exciting opportunity to join Imperial Brands Global Supply Chain Hub as Supply Chain Planner for Performance and Continuous Improvement 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. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, possess strong analytical skills, and are passionate about driving continuous improvement, we invite you to embark on an exciting journey with Imperial Brands and be part of an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. Our mission is to revolutionise our end‑to‑end global operation through more agile decision‑making and the technological power to enhance solutions and performance, join us and play an important part in our journey!

Principle Accountabilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor End to End Performance Management through measurements and KPIs to enable operational efficiency and drive improvements.
• Become data owner collecting and validating data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Collaborate with teams to align planning, reporting, and performance objectives developing stakeholder and supply chain network relationships.
• Design Power BI reports to utilize data and provide transparency to analyze trends and support decision‑making.
• Provide analysis to identify gaps, optimise processes, and ensure data‑driven decisions.
• Support accurate forecasting and inventory control while enhancing overall operational performance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Supply/Operations Chain experience preferably within FMCG sectors of an international company, with a focus on Supply Planning Specialization and/or Performance / Improvement Management in alignment with the skills and competency model.
• Exceptional communication and organisational 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 data, data validation and accuracy alongside performance matrix 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 reporting optimisations is encouraged.
• Experience and thorough understanding of planning system solutions (e.g., SAP APO, Microsoft Axapta, Vanguard, SAS) is advantageous, along with proficiency in MS Office. Strong proficiency in Power BI and Excel is required. Additionally, experience in system implementations and familiarity with data warehouse, SQL and Access are 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.

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