Supply Planner GTR/DIS
Publication date:
31 May 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Kilchberg
Job summary
Join Lindt & Sprüngli as a Supply Planner in Kilchberg! Enjoy a collaborative work environment and benefits.
Tasks
- Manage integrated volume planning for production sites.
- Analyze forecasts, budgets, and order data efficiently.
- Collaborate with various departments to optimize supply processes.
Skills
- Experience in demand and supply planning methodologies required.
- Strong skills in reporting systems and advanced Excel.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities essential.
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What you do here
The Supply Planner GTR/DIS is responsible for the integrated volume planning of the assigned production sites.
The holder of the position acts as one of the central links in the S&OP process.
It is expected by the function that:
- challenges such as over- or understock are recognized and addressed early,
- a high-quality, consolidated and rolling forecast for the demand is made available,
- planning figures are appropriately captured in the planning application,
- commercial assumptions are scrutinized if appropriate.
Regular operative tasks:
- Support of assigned production sites for supply planning and inbound logistics
- Analysis and transfer of forecasts, budgets, and order data in compliance with the general Intercompany Guidelines to the production companies, including performance measurement
- Provision of products on time and in full, as well as ensuring that incoming deliveries are prioritized according to inventory and sales plans
- Preparation of inventory shortage reports and other stock reports, and distribution to relevant departments
- Planning and implementation of process optimizations for the Supply Planning area, as well as determining root causes for inaccurate forecasts
- Management of overstock and point of contact for inventory-related issues
Projects:
- Working on smaller projects and initiatives to enhance the department's performance, as well as occasional involvement in cross-departmental projects
When you fit in with us
Professional background: Sound experience in methodology and principles of demand- and supply planning
Functional capabilities:
- Holistic understanding of the different Supply Chain processes
- Distinct knowledge in reporting systems, including advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong user skills in MS Office and SAP ERP
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team player
- Analytical and networked thinker with a solution-oriented, responsible, and precise working style
- Open-minded, flexible, and resilient personality
Basic commercial education and/or relevant continued education
Language Requirements:
Very good German and English skills, orally and in writing
Our extras
- Well-being
- Development
- Mobility and flexibility
- Family-friendly environment - properly insured
- Diversity and inclusion
- Perks and leisure activities
About us
We make the world a sweeter place.
We are currently represented in over 120 countries, with headquarters in Kilchberg. Our main markets are Europe and North America. Furthermore, Lindt & Sprüngli is accessible from every corner of the world thanks to its extensive global network of distribution partners, subsidiaries and almost 500 of its own Lindt boutiques.
Over 1000 dedicated people work at the Kilchberg, Altendorf and Olten sites. Every single one of us is important. Together as the Lindt team, we give our best every day and make the difference.
