(Junior) Supply Planner (Zurich, CH, 8008) bei La Prairie US | Luxury Skincare, High-end Makeup & Beauty Products

In this role you will execute the Supply Chain and Supply Management Strategy in operation. You will ensure continuous supply and best product availability to meet global market demand and company targets. You will manage the global inventory levels, inventory coverage and product availability in most efficient manner.

How you will create a beautiful impact:

Supply Planning

• Close collaboration with Demand Planning for synchronization of demand and supply
• Identify, monitor and action major gaps (weeks cover) between supply, forecast and actual sales
• Monthly creation of a validated net-demand-forecast (NDF) for assigned products, categories or suppliers.
• Master scheduling for purchasing of packaging material with suppliers based on optimal lead-times,
• lot sizes and prices.
• Monitor supplier capacity and potential risks of availability and supply
• (Bottlenecks, capacity constraints, out-of-stocks)

Purchasing

• Ensure conversion of net-demand into purchase orders under consideration of lead-times,
• P/O submission to suppliers and follow-up of confirmation in agreed period of time
• Frequent and pro-active tracking of pending production orders to ensure on-time shipping ex source.

Process Management & Systems

• Responsible for continuous examination of existing processes and systems, evaluation in the
• context of organizational goals, propose changes or enhancements, manage implementation and
• changes including standard process documentation.
• Responsible for coordinating activities of Supply Chain Management, involvement in particular
• processes, ensuring that they are working as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Projects

• Lead and support projects within the supply chain as prioritized by the management.

What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:

• Good Analytical and Communication Skills
• Structured and organized
• Performance oriented thinking
• Team Player
• German and English is essential
• Solid SAP and Excel Skills
• 3 ~ 5 years of proven Planning experience

At La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance Contribution: Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance.
• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees).
• Exclusive Product Discounts: Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique.
• Skill Development Opportunities: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairie’s “SkillCare” program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources.
• Mobility Opportunities: Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group.
• Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team.

Your journey with La Prairie begins here. Submit your application quickly and easily through our online tool—only applications received this way will be considered. The selection process includes a combination of interviews with HR, the Hiring Manager, and key stakeholders, along with assessments. We look forward to meeting you.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

We don’t accept agency resumes. Please don’t forward resumes to our job portal. We’re not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.