Business Process Specialist Planning (m/f/d)

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for
the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.

The Business Process Specialist for “Planning process solutions” plays a crucial role in developing and supporting the usage of our planning solutions to drive operational excellence.
You will work closely with Sourcing, Planning, Range/Buying, and the Tech team to identify process simplifications and design effective, scalable, and optimized planning solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Maximize the use of planning solutions to drive simplification and achieve process excellence, gaining a competitive advantage.
• Stay informed about market developments and identify how these can support or streamline our merchandise planning processes.
• Translate business requirements into simplified workflows, focusing on areas such as range, product planning, and operations within the supply chain.
• Provide timely first- and second-level support for planning tools to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure the consistent integration of planning processes across the entire supply chain.
• Develop training materials, organize, and conduct training sessions to help business professionals maximize their use of planning tools.
• Perform detailed system integration testing and support user acceptance testing.

What you bring

• University degree in Business Administration or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business operations, process management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations, or consulting.
• Experience with market-leading planning tools.
• In-depth knowledge of Excel, including the ability to use advanced functions like charts, tables, calculations, and automation.
• Proficiency in Excel features such as complex formulas, pivot tables, and VBA.
• Ability to work with Excel spreadsheets on SharePoint and OneDrive locations.
• Experience with process improvements and a strong inclination toward simplification.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills combined with a solution-oriented approach.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation plus an additional 3 days off
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture