Supply Planner

This position will under Global Operations Capability Program that develops future capability specialists who can be deployed across Filtrona's manufacturing network to support operational stabilization, capability transfer, startup activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic transformation projects.

Candidates will be based in designated development hubs and are expected to undertake short-term and long-term assignments globally to support business needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

To strengthen global planning capability through effective production planning, inventory optimization and supply chain coordination while supporting operational continuity across Filtrona's manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production planning
• Capacity planning
• Inventory optimization
• Material availability
• Customer demand planning
• S&OP support
• ERP master data integrity
• Planning analytics
• Cross-site planning support
• Global deployment assignments.
• Improve production planning accuracy.
• Maintain inventory within agreed targets.
• Improve material availability and customer service performance.
• Improve planning processes and ERP master data quality.
• Deliver measurable planning and inventory optimization initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business or equivalent discipline.
• Strong academic foundation in supply chain, operations, or process improvement.
• Tobacco industry background preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or a supply network environment.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives, problem solving, or cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools and SAP.

Preferred Skills

• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Additional language capability considered an advantage
• Study abroad experience
• International project exposure
• Experience working with regional or global teams
• Experience supporting multiple sites or locations