Job Description
The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
Location: Poland. The preferred location is Gdańsk (KGS office), but relevant candidates, located elsewhere in Poland will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Contract Type: Full time contract.
Base salary rate: 126-149K PLN annual gross.
Role’s overview:
The Inventory and Demand Planner, EMEA is responsible for driving accurate demand forecasting, inventory optimization and supply planning across Kidde’s Residential Fire portfolio in Europe & UK. This role plays a critical part in balancing service levels, working capital and operational efficiency by aligning demand signals from sales teams with supply capabilities across manufacturing and distribution.
The successful candidate will act as the central planning link between commercial teams, supply chain, operations and finance, providing clear visibility of demand, risks and opportunities, while enabling data-driven decision making.
Key responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Forecasting:
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve rolling demand forecasts across EMEA by customer, channel, and SKU.
• Translate demand plans into supply requirements and collaborate with Operations and Supply Planning to ensure feasible execution.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing and Product Management to incorporate promotions, launches, phase-ins/outs and market intelligence into demand plans.
• Act as a key contributor to the S&OP / IBP process, ensuring clear alignment between demand, supply and financial plans.
• Facilitate monthly demand review processes, ensuring forecast assumptions are clearly documented and aligned.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and bias, identify root causes of variance, and drive corrective actions.
Inventory Planning & Optimization:
• Own inventory targets and policies across finished goods and key components to balance service level and working capital objectives.
• Monitor inventory health (excess, slow-moving, obsolete stock) and develop mitigation plans in collaboration with commercial and operations teams.
• Support inventory segmentation and safety stock optimization.
Performance Management & Insights
• Track and report key planning KPIs including forecast accuracy, service level, inventory turns and ageing.
• Provide clear, concise insights and recommendations to leadership to support decision-making.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and ways of working, driving standardisation and best practice across the region.
Systems & Data Excellence
• Support enhancements to planning tools, reporting and analytics capabilities.
Key requirements:
• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business (or a related discipline) preferred.
• APICS / CPIM / CSCP or similar certification will be an advantage.
• Min. 3 years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning or supply chain roles within a complex, multi-country environment.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer durables or industrial/manufacturing sectors is highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g. Oracle & JDE or similar).
• Exposure to S&OP/IBP processes and cross-functional planning forums.
• Very good English is a must, Polish language will be seen as advantage.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights.
• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance, combined with great communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (ca 10% of time).
What we offer :
• To be part of a globally respected brand under Kidde Global Solutions.
• Competitive salary package, incentives and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
