Nicole Schäfer
About Nicole Schäfer
Nicole Schäfer is a Supply Planner at air up® in Munich, Germany, with a diverse background in supply and demand planning across various industries. She holds a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management and has worked for notable companies including Apple, BMW Group, and Mondelēz International.
Current Role at air up
Nicole Schäfer has been serving as a Supply Planner at air up® since 2023. Based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, she has contributed to the company's supply chain operations for one year. Her role involves managing supply planning processes to ensure efficient product availability.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining air up®, Nicole held several positions in supply chain management. She worked as a Supply Demand Planner at Apple from 2021 to 2023, where she focused on balancing supply and demand. Prior to that, she was a Demand Planner & Demand Fulfillment Analyst at Mondelēz International for one year. Her experience also includes internships in raw material planning at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company and line-side planning at BMW Group.
Education and Expertise
Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Management from Deggendorf Institute of Technology, completed from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) from 2018 to 2020, where she specialized in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Finance, and IT for Supply Chains.
Background in Data Analysis
Nicole began her career as a Data Analyst and Junior Consultant at Gredata Consulting GmbH from 2019 to 2020. This role allowed her to develop strong analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her career in various supply chain roles. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at WU, further enhancing her analytical capabilities.
Internships and Early Career
Nicole's early career included internships that provided foundational experience in logistics and procurement. She interned at BMW Group in procurement and line-side planning, and at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company in raw material planning. These roles contributed to her understanding of supply chain dynamics across different industries.