Supply Planner - German Speaking

About this Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Supply Planner to join our Network Logistics team in Budapest. This role plays a pivotal part in executing tactical and operational supply chain planning, ensuring alignment with Vodafone’s strategic goals. The individual will work within the Demand and Supply Planning function, a new digital capability built on the Network Stock Solution (NSS) and SAP IBP cloud integration. The role involves managing material and capacity constraints, identifying risks, and ensuring exception management and resolution in line with Vodafone Procurement Company (VPC) strategies.

What you’ll do

• Develop and monitor predefined supply plans, considering supplier commitments and budget constraints.
• Check returns inventory and material availability via Asset Marketplace.
• Support allocation and prioritisation of materials and capacity.
• Share monthly material requirement forecasts with suppliers and identify risks.
• Participate in Supplier Review and Collaborative Forecasting meetings, providing performance insights and co-developing solutions.
• Set inventory targets, control stock levels, and analyse aged or at-risk inventory.
• Identify and resolve supply plan exceptions, escalate where necessary, and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment with VPC strategies and business priorities.

Who you are

• A professional with 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning-related roles.
• Supply chain project management experience is an advantage
• Preferably a graduate from an engineering discipline.
• Fluent in English and German, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Skilled in managing changes under pressure and integrating cross-functional inputs into demand forecasts.
• Capable of balancing customer service, working capital, asset utilisation, and cost to achieve optimal planning outcomes.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work on a flagship logistics digitisation programme within a global organisation.
• Exposure to SAP IBP and integration with ERP systems.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Planning teams.
• Participation in supplier performance reviews and strategic planning meetings.
• A role that directly contributes to Vodafone’s digital transformation and operational excellence.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced supply chain planning and scenario modelling.
• Supplier collaboration and performance analytics.
• Inventory risk analysis and exception management protocols.
• Cross-functional strategic alignment and stakeholder communication.
• SAP IBP and ERP system integration in a global logistics context.

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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