Category Operations Analyst - Graduate role (Temp 2 years)

Short company description

At HP, we believe in the power of ideas. We use ideas to put technology to work for everyone. And we believe that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. That is why everyone - at every level in every function, is encouraged to have original ideas, to express them and to share them. We trust anything can be achieved if you really believe in it, and we will invest in your ideas to change lives and the way people work. This vision is what sets us apart as a company. At HP we work across borders, and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their big ideas to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Everyone is valued for the unique skills, experiences and perspective they bring. That’s how we work at HP. And this is how ideas and people grow.

HP is a proven leader in personal systems and printing, delivering innovations that empower people to create, interact, and inspire like never before. We leverage our strong financial position to extend our leadership in traditional markets and invest in exciting new technologies.
HP has an impressive portfolio and strong innovation pipeline across areas such as:
• blended reality technology - our unique Sprout by HP will change the way people do things
• 3D printing
• multi-function printing
• Ink in the office
• tablets, phablets, notebooks
• mobile workstations

We’re looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future’s yours to create!

Requirements

Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations management, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in supply chain, operations, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Analysis
• Product Management
• Finance
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Process Improvement
• Procurement
• Production Planning
• Purchasing
• SAP Applications
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Analysis

Responsibilities

Job Summary

As the Category Operations Analyst you will be responsible to support and manage product management and category processes for a country or a set of countries around Central and Eastern Europe with minimum supervision. The role supports local Area Category Manager with pricing, analysis, product setup, product marketing related tasks and tender support. You will review current business processes and performance metrics for the Personal Systems business unit category teams, and identifies opportunities to streamline and optimize operational processes. The role gathers and analyses data, creates reports and establishes management dashboards and review documents.

Responsibilities

• Manages operational tasks such as inventory analysis, order fulfillment, SKU setup, for a country or a set of countries with minimum supervision applying discretion and judgement.
• Compiles key metrics, produces reports, and analyzes data using IT systems for different KPIs.
• Supports the analysis conducted for backlog management.
• Supports the category managers with Tender support.
• Supports the category managers with product setup.
• Supports the category managers with pricing management tasks.
• Gathers pricing data from country and region for planning.
• Reviews requests from partners on product marketing.
• Reviews performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Establishes and maintains management dashboards, regional reports, and executive review documents to drive business outcomes and operational excellence.
• Conducts ongoing operational training and readiness for new hires.

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Medical subscription
• Dental subscription
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Trainings
• Courses
• Certifications
• Bookster subscription
• Transport cost reimbursement
• Discount for company products / discount for services of partner companies
• Choose your benefits within a maximum budget
• Laptop
• Mobile phone
• Parking space
• Fun / Relax Area
• Meal vouchers
• Holiday vouchers