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An international consumer-focused organisation operating in a dynamic retail commercial environment in North Holland. The business manages a broad product portfolio and relies on data-driven planning to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Functie
In this role as Supply Planning Manager food 3PL a.i you will:
- Coordinate end-to-end supply planning activities across a 3PL network.
- Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, inventory targets and business objectives.
- Monitor inventory levels and proactively balance product availability, working capital and service performance.
- Act as the primary interface between planning teams, suppliers, procurement and logistics partners.
- Collaborate with procurement teams to support supplier performance and ensure smooth inbound product flows.
- Oversee logistics and distribution activities, ensuring agreed service levels and operational KPIs are achieved.
- Identify supply chain risks, capacity constraints and potential service disruptions, and implement mitigation plans.
- Lead inventory, replenishment and capacity planning processes to support business continuity.
- Drive alignment between demand planning, supply planning and operational execution.
- Analyze supply chain data and generate performance reports, providing actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, quality standards and operational procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, inventory management, logistics performance and stakeholder collaboration.
Profiel
Requirements for the Supply Planning Manager food 3PL a.i:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
- Proven experience in Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, Category Analysis or a similar planning function.
- At least 5 years of experience in planning within the food/FMCG industry (experience with supermarket chains is an advantage). Given the requirements of this assignment, we are currently focusing exclusively on candidates with a proven background in the food industry. As a result, candidates from other sectors will not be prioritized in the current selection process.
- Experience managing 3PL operations in the retail/FMCG industry.
- Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, inventory management and financial planning.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI and planning tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across commercial and operational functions.
- Ability to translate complex data into practical business recommendations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in Dutch
- ZZP registered and based in the Netherlands
Aanbod
- Start date: ASAP
- 32/40h per week
- Full time on site
- 4 months contract