Programme Manager Supply Chain Optimisation (All Genders)

As the Programme Manager - Supply Chain Optimization you will drive high impact cross functional initiatives that directly influence product availability inventory health and vendor collaboration. Youll shape the roadmap for availability and overstock performance lead strategic projects and strengthen the operational connection between our vendors and our internal supply chain.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics supply chain strategy and stakeholder management and who wants to make a measurable impact on availability and cost efficiency.

What Youll Do

Strengthen Vendor Operations & Supply Chain Integration

• Lead Supply Chain Collaboration initiatives with our vendors/manufactures to identify efficiency improvements reduce logistics cost improve availability (e.g. collaborative forecasting e2e product flow optimization VMI)

• Partner with vendors and manufacturers to streamline their supply chain processes with the z ordering system and inbound processes.

• Be sponsor / key stakeholder for EDI rollout.

Shape and Lead the Forecasting Availability and Inventory Optimization Program

• Actively shape the strategic development of the Forecasting Planning & Replenishment (FP&R) area including target setting roadmap definition project selection and prioritization together with the FP&R leadership team

• Ensure smooth execution of the FP&R roadmap with clear milestones ownership and consistent followup across Forecasting Inventory Optimization Procurement Vendor Management Logistics Pricing Tech etc

• Lead highimpact crossfunctional projects that improve forecasting /planning accuracy product availability and stock efficiency.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance automation stability and scalability across forecasting planning and replenishment processes.

• Leverage data and analytics to challenge assumptions drive informed decisions and stimulate critical thinking and innovation.

Qualifications :

• MBA/Masters Degree

• Advanced Excel user; experience with SQL and operations research skills are a plus

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights uses data for decision making & prioritization of actions

• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment; builds scalable systems & processes rather than just addressing single issues

• Strong attention to detail and effective prioritization while keeping the big picture in mind

• Great team player with the ability to communicate and work with people on different levels expertise and locations

• Entrepreneurial mindset with can-do-anything attitude understanding of business processes

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to present complex ideas

• 5 years of working experience including 3 years in a project oriented and/or analytically focused roles (e.g. consulting project management business analyst)

• Experience within Procurement or Logistics/Operations ideally focused on inventory / instock management

Additional Information :

Headquartered in Munich with offices across Madrid Krakow Wroclaw London and Vienna we collaborate because we genuinely love working together - so youll be at the heart of an incredible multinational team. We trust each other to get the job done which means youll benefit from hybrid working spending 60% of your time in the office and 40% at home. Theres an option to work for 20 days abroad in approved countries too.

Add to that development opportunities that help you to shape your own career path excellent training and support wellbeing offers subsidised transport or bike leasing plus 20% discount across all our products and youll begin to get a sense of what sets us apart. Find out more about the specific benefits at your local office in our blog posts.

At zooplus we believe in equal opportunity and support everyone to fulfil their potential. We recognise the power of listening and learning from each other and embrace diversity and inclusion of all.

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28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
Company mobile phone for work and personal use

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Inventory Control,Procurement,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,Supplier Management,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1