Business Analyst - Supply Chain Planning

RESPONSIBILITIES

ANALYTICS AND SCENARIO EVALUATION
You will develop operational and financial models to evaluate Supply Chain Planning scenarios and support data-driven decision-making. This includes analyzing the impact of different volume assumptions, changes in flows or route-to-market strategies, product allocations, and stock target policies. You will provide analytical insights into planning processes, supporting S&OP and S&OE activities and identifying potential bottlenecks or improvement opportunities across planning functions. PROCESS ENGINEERING AND METHODS
You will document current planning processes and practices at the required level of detail to ensure transparency, smooth onboarding, and continuity of operations. Additionally, you will support business process redesign initiatives and contribute to the development of innovative planning methods aimed at improving productivity, operational efficiency, and cost performance across the supply chain. KPIS DEFINITION, MONITORING AND REPORTING
You will ensure that Supply Chain Planning KPIs are accurately defined, maintained, and updated at the required frequency. By monitoring performance metrics and reporting insights, you will support the organization in tracking planning performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. Your analyses will provide stakeholders with clear summaries and actionable insights to guide decision-making. INTEGRATED PLANNING SYNCHRONIZATION
You will ensure alignment and synchronization across the different elements of Supply Chain Planning. This includes coordinating planning assumptions, parameters, and data handovers between planning functions to maintain consistency and ensure that planning outputs are aligned across systems, teams, and processes.
You will ensure that planning master data is accurate, up to date, and consistently maintained across different planning systems and tools. In addition, you will analyze data quality and develop recommendations to address potential inconsistencies or structural data issues that may impact planning accuracy and performance. INTEGRATED PLANNING MASTER DATA
You will support the development of planning capabilities across the organization by mapping current competencies and identifying capability gaps. In close collaboration with the leadership team, you will help develop initiatives to strengthen planning expertise and support the team in reaching best-in-class Supply Chain Planning standards.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Analytics, or a related field Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus 5+ years of professional experience in a Supply Chain Planning or supply planning environment Strong understanding of supply chain and supply planning principles Strong analytical mindset with experience working with data and translating insights into actionable recommendations Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI or similar) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience in the FMCG or beverage industry is an advantage Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment Willingness to travel approximately 10% if required

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Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is € 2392 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary. As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.