Material Supply Planning Manager

Position at Carlsberg Shared Services, Poznań, Poland. Responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable supply of packaging and raw materials across Western Europe.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end material supply planning for a defined portfolio of raw and packaging materials based on production plans and business requirements.
• Co‑lead automation agenda for existing tools and processes; identify new opportunities and improvements for reports on material availability and supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance, especially OTIF (On‑Time In‑Full); investigate root causes of shortages or delays and lead follow‑up actions.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to confirm orders and address the most important issues affecting material availability.
• Manage monthly material planning cycles, including volume reviews, forecast validation, and cooperation on decisions on alternative sourcing when needed.
• Participate in annual budget and quarterly estimates preparation by leading the material data workstream for material volume submission.
• Conduct analyses on inventory levels, consumption patterns, safety stocks, and capacity constraints; prepare planning reports for internal stakeholders.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in planning processes and propose improvements to optimize supply chain performance.
• Work cross‑functionally with supply planners, procurement teams, logistics, local operating companies, and other internal partners.
• Act as a point of guidance for planners and support knowledge sharing within the team when required.
• Represent Western Europe Planning in multifunctional collaboration projects with suppliers (e.g., process improvement, new material launch, and change).

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in various planning areas; material planning background beneficial.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes and material flow.
• Prior managerial experience, including working in a matrix organization.
• Direct experience in supplier management (negotiations, joint business collaboration, etc.).
• Experience in SAP; knowledge of APO or advanced planning tools beneficial.
• Strong reporting skills and familiarity with databases, supported by very good MS Excel skills (data visualization in Power BI beneficial).
• Ability to set priorities and perform in a busy work setting with minimum support.
• Effective collaboration with peer stakeholders and higher levels of organization, including decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills, high language proficiency, and fluency in English.
• Experience working in a diverse and international environment; teamwork approach.
• Solid analytical skills; quick to move ideas to action and complete plans and projects with quality and speed.
• Has an APICS or equivalent certification (advantage) or procurement experience (advantage).

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid mode (minimum 2 days in office per week).
• Private health care, accident insurance, and MyBenefit system.
• Annual bonus.
• Holiday benefit “Wczasy pod Gruszą”.
• Christmas gift & MyBenefit points.
• Additional holiday for birthday & job anniversary.
• Internal trainings.
• Periodical beer allowance & 0% beer available at the office.
• Co‑financed lunch.
• Social events such as Thursday Bars in the office.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Bike parking space.
• Modern ergonomic office space with a chill‑out zone.
• Exciting growth and development opportunities within the organization.
• Working in a passionate, international environment.

Carlsberg Group – Equal Opportunity Statement

Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity and encourages everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.

Legal EEO Statement

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. We encourage everyone to apply.