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Supply Chain Planning Specialist (m/f/d)

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Amplifon Group

Aug 20, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Hamburg

Requirements

  • You have successfully completed a university degree e.g. in Management engineering or economics
  • Solid working experience in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning, and Forecasting gained in Retail contexts or in Large Organized Distribution
  • Excellent knowledge of numerical analysis and statistical mathematical models
  • Knowledge of key metrics of stock performance, turnover, margin contribution, etc.
  • Ability to use cross-functional skills in order to work with different stakeholders to manage and solve medium and long-term stock situations and problems
  • Excellent knowledge of stock management (accounting and cost management)
  • You are fluent in English; German language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

  • - Consolidate and improve the German demand and inventory processes to define improvement areas and related actions
  • - Analyze the current sales and supplier demand forecast situations in order to system-generated forecasts as well as historic demand, trends, and deviations. Ensure input from flow planning and Sales Area collaboration
  • - Collaborate with other functions (IT, marketing, sales, finance at local and global level) to achieve high demand accuracy level with an efficient inventory management
  • - Conduct high-level forecasting of sales and supplier demand
  • - Ensure product's right position and amount in stock, in order to reduce the inventory level and guarantee Service Level Agreements guidelines
  • - Control the stock to minimize the level of inventory in the network and ensure compliance with the defined Service Level Agreements
  • - Prepare reports related to demand and stock measurement by monitoring KPIs
  • - Manage Inventory Planning process in order to develop and implement inventory's schedule and target
  • - Issuing timely forecast accuracy reports, providing details of root causes and external factors affecting our demand, working on improving forecast accuracy measures
  • - Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems
  • - Support to logistics in order to create report/KPI for control different index

FAQs

What is the main role of the Supply Chain Planning Specialist at Amplifon?

The main role involves demand and supply forecasting, optimizing stock levels, collaborating across functions, and ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements.

Where is the job location for the Supply Chain Planning Specialist position?

The job is located at Amplifon's main office in St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A successfully completed university degree in Management Engineering or Economics is required, along with solid working experience in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning, and Forecasting.

Is knowledge of the German language necessary for this role?

Fluency in English is required, and German language skills are a plus but not strictly necessary.

What tools and skills are important for the Supply Chain Planning Specialist?

Excellent knowledge of numerical analysis, statistical mathematical models, inventory management, stock performance metrics, and cross-functional collaboration skills are important.

What benefits does Amplifon offer to employees?

Amplifon offers a hybrid working policy, attractive remuneration, a permanent employment contract, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and various benefits such as a company pension scheme and childcare support.

How many days a month can employees work remotely?

Employees can work remotely for 9 days per month.

Is there an opportunity for career development within the company?

Yes, Amplifon offers individual career planning, customized training and development opportunities, and interesting development opportunities both nationally and internationally.

What is the company culture like at Amplifon?

Amplifon promotes a performance-driven and highly dynamic corporate culture, emphasizing personal contribution along with a winning culture and teamwork.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply in either English or German, indicating your language skill level in your application.

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Amplifon Group

We empower people to rediscover all the emotions of sound

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1950
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amplifon is a global leader in hearing care solutions, specialising in providing personalised hearing aids and services to improve the quality of life for people with hearing loss. The company operates a vast network of hearing care professionals who offer expert consultations, advanced hearing tests, and customised hearing aid fittings. Amplifon’s ultimate mission is to empower individuals with hearing loss to rediscover all the emotions of sound. Their purpose is to make a positive impact on people’s lives by offering innovative hearing solutions and exceptional care that help clients hear better, connect more deeply with the world around them, and live fuller lives.