Head of Operational Planning (m/f/x) 100%
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Published On 14.03.25
Reports To: Director Procurement
Oettinger Davidoff Group, with sales of over half a billion Swiss francs and over 4,000 employees around the world, traces its roots back to 1875 and remains family-owned to this day. The company is dedicated to the business of producing, marketing, distributing, and retailing premium-branded cigars, tobacco products and accessories. The premium-branded cigar business includes Davidoff, AVO, Camacho, Cusano, Griffin’s, Private Stock, Zino and Zino Platinum. Oettinger Davidoff Group is also the sole agent of many brands in several countries such as Haribo in Switzerland. Its business is anchored in a strong “crop to shop” philosophy, having pursued vertical integration from the tobacco fields in the Dominican Republic and Honduras to its global network of 65 Davidoff flagship stores/satellites and strong appointed merchants in over 130 countries.
Responsibilities
* Optimally ensuring the availability of goods, taking into account the inventory specifications and range profiles
* Defining, designing and monitoring KPIs for the area of responsibility in close coordination with the management team
* Optimization of processes and the use of appropriate tools for the continuous improvement of operational procurement and implementation of corresponding best practices (also across divisions)
* Quantitative and qualitative maintenance of material master data and purchasing parameters, taking strategic guidelines into account
* Recording feedback on supplier performance and managing action plans for correction/improvement
* Internal contact person for related departments, such as Sales, Logistics, Customs and ICT
* Collaboration on company projects with the requirement to independently manage cross-functional sub-projects
Requirements
* Completed studies at FH level or basic commercial training with appropriate further training
* Several years of professional experience in operational purchasing, ideally in retail or FMCG
* Analytical thinking and acting are among your strengths
* You are responsible, strong negotiator, independent and goal-oriented
* You act efficiently in order to consistently achieve demanding targets
* Excellent communication skills and strong assertiveness
* Profound knowledge of SAP R3/S4 SAP-MM and SD Purchasing
* Sound user knowledge of the MS Office package, with a focus on Excel
* Business fluent language skills in German and English round off your profile, knowledge of French and Spanish would be an advantage
We offer you
* An agile, stable and internationally recognized family business
* A modern, state-of-the-art workplace in the Maison Davidoff, with a fully equipped cafeteria and garden, and just a few minutes' walk from Basel main station, including numerous catering options nearby
* A dynamic and multicultural working environment with modern work equipment
* Attractive working conditions, such as flexible working hours and up to two home office days per week (if the position in question allows); five weeks' vacation per year
* Attractive employee discounts for our products
If we have aroused your interest, we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via the “Apply” button!
HR Contact: Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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