Senior Specialist Supply Planning Analytics(m/f/d)
Bayreuth, DE
Areas of Responsibility:
- Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to demand, inventory, and production planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including demand planning, procurement, and team in China to understand supply chain requirements
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in supply planning activities
- Develop and maintain supply planning dashboards and reports to provide visibility into key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
- Monitor supply planning performance against targets, identify deviations or issues, and proactively recommend corrective actions
- Communicate and report supply planning insights, performance trends, and recommendations to stakeholders, including supply chain leadership and other relevant departments
- Collaborate closely with demand planning, procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure alignment of supply planning activities with demand forecasts, inventory strategies, and operational plans
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in supply chain analytics, tools, and methodologies
Your qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Business Economy, or a related field
- Proven experience in supply chain analytics, demand planning, inventory management, or related roles
- Proficiency in data analysis and modeling tools such as Excel, SAP or other statistical software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights
- Solid understanding of supply chain management principles, including demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning
- Knowledge of statistical analysis, optimization techniques, and forecasting methods commonly used in supply chain analytics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English, German is a plus