Tchibo is hiring a Supply Chain Planner in Hamburg to lead production planning for two coffee packaging systems, working closely with sales, packaging material suppliers, and external manufacturers to keep products moving smoothly from planning through delivery.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Permanent, Full-Time, Hamburg (Hybrid)
Job ID: 59184
Contact: Katharina Brunner, +49 40 6387 3353
About the Role – Production & Packaging Planning
Core Function: Production planning for two coffee packaging systems
Cross-Functional Reach: Direct contact with sales, sales planning, and packaging suppliers
Order Management: Oversee coffee products manufactured by external suppliers
Systems Focus: Invoice verification and workflow management within SAP
Culture & Career Opportunity
Company Values: “We stay different” – creative, reliable logistics and product solutions
Flexible Work: Hybrid working, flexible hours, and up to 10 days a year working from another EU country
Generous Benefits: 30 days vacation, travel allowance, employee discounts, and monthly coffee supply
Wellbeing Support: Fitness center, swimming pool, holiday childcare, and family services
Position Overview
This Supply Chain Planner role is primarily responsible for production planning for two coffee packaging systems, working in direct contact with sales and sales planning teams. You will manage packaging material planning, coordinate with suppliers and purchasing on deviations such as late deliveries or quality defects, oversee order management of externally manufactured coffee products, support packaging relaunch activities, and verify invoices within the SAP workflow.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Planner at Tchibo you sit at the intersection of production, sales, and suppliers for one of Germany’s best-known coffee brands, gain hands-on SAP and SAP APO experience, manage real packaging relaunch transitions from concept to shelf, work in a hybrid setup with strong work-life balance benefits, and build your career at a company known for creative, people-first culture.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Sales Coordination
- Take primary responsibility for production planning for two coffee packaging systems
- Work in direct contact with sales and sales planning teams
- Collaborate closely with the wider production planning team
Packaging Material & Supplier Management
- Manage packaging material planning for both packaging systems
- Serve as the contact person for suppliers and the packaging material purchasing department
- Organize management of deviations such as late deliveries or quality defects
- Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve supply issues
Order Management & Relaunch Coordination
- Handle order management of coffee products manufactured by external suppliers
- Act as the contact person for marketing, print development, and suppliers during packaging relaunch activities
- Manage transitions from old to new packaging designs
Invoice Verification
- Verify invoices for all commissioned services within the SAP workflow
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Successfully completed university degree in business administration or industrial engineering, ideally with a supply chain or logistics focus
- Comparable training in this field is also considered
Experience Requirements
- Existing experience in production planning of FMCG items, especially in the food sector
- Experience with SAP, preferably SAP APO
Essential Skills
- Strong negotiation and moderation skills across interface departments with different styles and objectives
- Improvisational talent for handling situations that are not always easy
- Fluent English skills
How to Apply
Process: Register, upload documents, answer motivational questions — no cover letter required
Contact: Katharina Brunner, recruiting support +49 40 6387 3353
About Tchibo
Tchibo brings a new world of products every week, supported by the many people who ensure new products are created and transported efficiently from A to B. Based in Hamburg, Tchibo offers Supply Chain Planners a hybrid role with 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, the option to work from another EU country for up to 10 days a year, travel allowances, employee discounts, and access to on-site wellness facilities including a fitness center and swimming pool.
Career Excellence: Plan production for a beloved coffee brand while enjoying one of Germany’s most people-focused benefits packages.
Who Should Apply?
- FMCG Supply Chain Professionals: With food or beverage production planning experience
- SAP APO Users: Comfortable managing planning workflows within SAP systems
- Cross-Functional Coordinators: Strong negotiators skilled at aligning sales, suppliers, and production
- Packaging Project Coordinators: Experienced in managing design transitions and relaunches
- Business/Industrial Engineering Graduates: Seeking a hybrid role at a well-known consumer brand
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