Supply Chain Planner Cross Border

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM:

We are a talented and engaged team of more than 1,500 people. Each and every one of us is the secret ingredient of Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon, member of Coca-Cola HBC Group, the world's largest bottler and partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Our every day mission is to delight our consumers. For the past 55 years we produce in our 6 plants in Greece & Cyprus and deliver to our million consumers a unique 24/7 product portfolio. Our success comes from us working together as one team to make a positive difference for the local communities we serve.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The company is seeking to recruit a
Supply Chain Planner – Cross Border
, responsible for planning and supporting the development of both new and ongoing business through the effective planning and execution of assigned categories within the Intercompany, Premium Spirits, Beer, and Coffee teams.

The Cross Border Planner plays a key role in enhancing the country's and region's profitability through efficient planning and cost optimization. The role is accountable for implementing the supply planning process, placing orders for beverages and other assigned categories according to supplier lead times, and coordinating all activities related to inbound deliveries to ensure product availability. It also includes responsibility for internal and external reporting on a weekly and monthly basis.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Managing the supply planning process for the assigned categories within intercompany, spirits, coffee, and beer business.
• Monitoring inventory levels on a daily basis and adjusting orders to suppliers accordingly.
• Managing on-time imports of responsible SKUs, ensuring availability and appropriate stock levels by following CB processes/rules.
• Planning long-term imports, production, and inventory levels using BlueYonder to optimize planning processes and needs.
• Managing production timings and quantities in different countries for imported SKUs, respecting forecast, sales, lead times, quarantine, BBD/shelf life, and warehouse capacity.
• Managing the on-time availability of correct promo AW and new launches for imported SKUs in cooperation with relevant stakeholders (marketing, TCCC, commercialization, sales).
• Working
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  ontinuously toward savings by avoiding potential write-offs and minimizing inventory levels.
• Leading/Supporting sub-projects from within the Planning function.
• Developing E2E process understanding and identifying opportunities to optimize current processes.
• Building relationships (networking) with Central Planning, Demand Planning, SC sub-functions, Commercial, Marketing, and Finance to ensure accurate planning and successful product launches.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with other countries, the Group, partners, suppliers/customers; fostering agility and a customer-centric mindset while developing crisis supply plans.
• Monitoring results and reporting achievements and deviations from the plan.
• Identifying challenges in a timely manner and proposing necessary actions.
• Controlling master data.
• Preparing the annual business plan independently.
• Creating a strong vision based on contributions from all supply chain sub-functions by exploring and implementing Group initiatives.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• In-depth knowledge of key supply chain planning processes, concepts, and their business impact.
• Basic understanding of statistical methods for estimating safety stock.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in root cause analysis.
• Cost awareness and understanding of cost/revenue impact of decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship building, and multicultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• SAP, BlueYonder, or other planning system knowledge.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• University degree with a quantitative background (logistics, supply chain, business, science, engineering).
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience; FMCG experience considered a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Pension Plan, Health & Life Insurance Plan Annual
• Additional days off, including extra maternity & paternity leave
• Flexible work policy for better work-life balance
• Free car parking
• Meal Vouchers
• Free Cases monthly
• Corporate Discounts
• Kindergarten Allowance
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Performance Bonus

OUR DE&I STATEMENT/COMMITMENT:

Our goal is to create the right environment in which all our employees will feel that they belong to a big family and will have the opportunity to be inspired and develop continuously. At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.