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Supply Planner (Belgrade, RS, 11080)

@ Ardagh Group
Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia
HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Responsibilities:Develop plans, Monitor inventory, Coordinate production
Requirements Summary:3+ years in supply chain planning, FMCG preferred; SAP IBP proficiency; strong analytical and communication skills; bachelor's degree in a related field.
Technical Tools Mentioned:SAP IBP, SAP HANA, SAP ECC
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Supply Planner – Operational Planning & Projects (SAP IBP Focus) 




 




Location: Belgrade, RS 




 




Full-time | Hybrid  




 




Join our central planning team and help shape the future of our supply chain operations. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Planner with a strong focus on operational planning, project execution, and SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This is a high-impact role where you’ll collaborate across teams, drive continuous improvement, and support strategic initiatives that contribute to our company’s growth. 




 




Key Responsibilities: 




 




Operational Planning: 




• Develop and maintain short-term supply plans to meet demand while optimizing inventory and costs. 




• Monitor inventory levels and execute replenishment strategies to ensure product availability. 




• Coordinate with production, regional teams, and CTS to align manufacturing and distribution with forecasts. 




• Analyze supply chain performance and implement improvements to enhance efficiency. 




• Partner with demand planning to integrate forecasts into supply plans. 




• Identify supply constraints and develop contingency plans to ensure customer satisfaction. 




• Participate in S&OE meetings to align on supply, production, and inventory strategies. 




 




Project Support: 




• Contribute to the Planning Excellence Program, including: 




  – Designing supply planning functionalities. 




  – Supporting testing activities (scripts, scenarios, data preparation, defect tracking). 




  – Assisting with user training and documentation. 




  – Ensuring system and process readiness for go-live. 




• Collaborate on SAP IBP initiatives to optimize processes and improve service levels. 




• Monitor project KPIs and communicate progress to stakeholders. 




 




SAP IBP Key User: 




• Provide first-level system support and maintain master data objects. 




• Optimize planning parameters and trigger planning runs. 




• Conduct user acceptance testing and maintain training materials. 




• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT teams. 




• Perform system health checks and recommend process improvements. 




• Align system capabilities with business needs through regular planning meetings. 




 




Cross-Functional Collaboration: 




• Work closely with supply chain planners (central, regional, and plant), IT, finance, production, and logistics teams. 




• Communicate system performance and continuous improvement initiatives to management. 




 




Requirements: 




• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field. 




• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, ideally within an FMCG environment. 




• Proficiency in SAP IBP and ERP systems (SAP HANA/ECC); experience with the optimizer module is a plus. 




• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven decision-making mindset. 




• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 




• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 




• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage. 




• Proficiency in English. 




 




What We Offer: 




• A strategic role within a high-performing central planning team. 




• Opportunities to shape and optimize supply chain operations. 




• Competitive compensation and benefits package. 




• Voluntary health care for you and your family. 




• Social events. 




• A dynamic international environment with exciting projects and growth opportunities. 




• Well-being platform. 




 




Ready to make an impact? 




Apply now and become part of a team that’s driving innovation and excellence in supply chain planning.