Activity & Planning Manager

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the availability of products during transitions launches, minimizing out-of-stock situations, and managing packaging write-off costs associated with obsolete inventory:

• Product Transition Launches Management: Lead and coordinate product transitions launches across different departments. Assuring all Master Data involved in any of these activities is perfect. Controlling main milestones timings that guarantee no delay in Time to Market.
• Demand Visibility: Provide visibility to all areas of the organization regarding product launches and rebrandings, including stock availability, potential out-of-stock situations, and packing write-off costs associated with old packaging.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment and facilitate effective communication during product transitions.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with product transitions, such as freshness risks and operational disruptions, by working closely with relevant teams to develop contingency plans.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product transitions launches, such as service levels and inventory turnover, and time to market.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve existing processes related to product transitions launches to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the supply chain.

We are looking for a person with at least 5 years of experience in a similar supply chain management role and a solid Planning background within the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with SAP
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.

We offer:

The opportunity to make an impact on the business and leave your footprint in a key area for Affinity growth: Innovation. Working with international experts and experienced professionals in areas like Research and NPD, to share and learn from.

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Affinity University platform:
• Professional development opportunities to employees at a different stage of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Pet-friendly office
• Celebrations Fun