Hudson Talent Solutions, on behalf of our global chemical manufacturing client, is seeking an Operational Planning Specialist. The client offers a hybrid working with the office located in Warsaw, Poland.
About the Role
The Operational Planning Specialist supports daily purchasing operations within the Supply Chain Team. The role involves accurate processing of purchase orders, stock transfer orders, coordination with external vendors and logistics partners. It requires maintaining comprehensive internal documentation throughout the order-to-delivery cycle. The specialist collaborates cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely fulfillment of stocks on assigned warehouses. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in relevant systems are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and validate domestic, import, intercompany purchase orders/stock transfer orders
- Cross-check purchase orders against supplier agreements for accuracy and completeness
- Liaise with internal teams (customer service, procurement, logistics, accounts payable, quality team) and external parties (suppliers, warehouses) in order to arrange timely deliveries of the materials/equipment
- Track shipments and support issue resolution such as delivery complaints or returns
- Manage purchasing records and supporting documents (e.g., invoices, delivery notes, certificates)
- Support performance tracking, including On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery metrics
- Assist in preparing reports and maintaining up-to-date supplier files
- Follow up the deliveries and keep optimal stocks in warehouses
- Troubleshooting of operational issues
What we are looking for
- Ability to cross-functional work
- Experienced user of SAP (preferred) or similar systems
- Microsoft Package
- High organization & follow-up skills
- Strong team player
- Proactive and problem-solving mindset
- Analytical thinking and decision-making
- Focus on operational effectiveness
- Motivation to learn and improve
- Fluent English in speaking and writing
- Hybrid work model: Combination of office presence and home office
- Requires a self-driven and organized approach to remote collaboration and task management
- Minimum 2 years of purchasing, maintaining stocks/inventory management or other similar role within Supply Chain
- Willingness to travel during the training period
- Private medical care by Lux-MED
- Life insurance and Travel insurance
- Employee retirement plan (PPE) after trial period
- Sports card (Multisport) - partially employer-funded
- Employee Assistance Program for Employees and Families
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- Air, Water, and Waste Program Management and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
