Head of Supply Planning & Operativer Einkauf (m/w/d)
Core
Lead Supply Planning and Operational Procurement to ensure product availability, manage inventory levels, and optimize procurement processes for a European e-commerce company specializing in tents and garden products.
Role type
Senior leadership supply chain manager (Supply Planning & Operational Procurement)
Builds
Inventory availability, procurement plans, and supplier performance metrics for multiple European warehouse locations
Domain
E-commerce, Tents & Garden Products, Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Supply chain management, inventory planning, operational procurement, team leadership, SAP proficiency, S&OP coordination, stakeholder management, data analysis, cost optimization, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Strategic sourcing, warehouse logistics, demand planning, continuous improvement methodologies
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the import and procurement team; coordinate rolling inventory and procurement planning in SAP; conduct monthly S&OP and weekly S&OE meetings; translate sales forecasts into demand, inventory, and procurement plans for warehouse locations; manage supplier orders and respond to deviations; conduct supplier performance meetings to improve delivery capability and punctuality; establish continuous improvement processes for throughput times and cost efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities