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• You are responsible for technical and disciplinary management of a six-people team, including coaching, target setting and further development
• You are managing all topics and projects arising in the area of responsibility internal and external
• You are ensuring optimal forecast planning, replenishment planning (incl. co-packing activities & changes in portfolio – NPI & discontinued products), and inventory management
• You are responsible for compliance of Supply Chain KPIs including ensuring meaningful and reliable use of tools and reporting
• You´ll control harmonization and optimization of demand planning, supply planning, logistics and customs processes
• You are contributing and executing a strong S&OP process to achieve a Collaborative Business Planning
• You´ll execute cost analysis and extrapolations as well as derivation of trends and recommendations for action
• Communication and coordination of the supply of goods with our international brand companies in coordination with Finance, Marketing and Sales are also part of your role
• You are managing our logistics service provider (3PL) as well as international Logistic carriers on transportation, incoming goods, customs, and warehousing

• You have successfully completed business studies with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Finance or Logistics
• You have many years of professional experience in the areas of Demand Planning & Supply Planning, ideally in the consumer goods industry
• You have experience in leading and developing teams
• You have excellent communication skills and an engaging hands-on mentality
• You have the willingness to take responsibility and grow within the organization
• You are interested in holistic connections within the Supply Chain
• You have affinity for IT tools (e.g. Anaplan, Power BI, JDE) as well as a pronounced ability of analytical thinking
• You have high results in orientation and negotiation skills
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and German

And this is what we offer:

• Smart Working: Unleash your full potential by working where you and your team are most productive! We offer you the opportunity to work flexibly and on the move, but we also value regular presence in the office to encourage collaboration and build team spirit. You can expect a modern office in the heart of Cologne with a fresh fruit basket, coffee, water and friendly colleagues.
• Our motto "Convivialité" is not only communicated externally but also lived internally: we have flat hierarchies, a "Duz" culture and we regularly invite you to company events to celebrate our successes together.
• Are you into sports? We offer you an Urban Sports Club membership and a leasing offer from Jobrad.
• You have all bridge days off, in addition to your regular annual leave (30 days).
• We provide you with individual development opportunities, tailored to your interests and talents (e.g. through workshops, language courses and online courses).
• In addition to discounts on our products, you will find many other discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal.
• We support you with a 20% subsidy for your company pension plan.
• Last but not least: You don't live in Cologne (or within reach)? No problem. We'll cover your relocation costs if it's necessary for the job.

Target End Date: 2027-01-31