Freelance Supply Chain Planner - Limburg - 12 Months

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Limburg; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd seeks an experienced Freelance Supply Chain Planner for a 12‑month project in Limburg, Belgium. The consultant will coordinate planning activities, optimize the flow of goods, and ensure operational requirements are met using SAP within a transport and logistics environment.

The role requires strong SAP proficiency, supply chain know-how, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Planner or similar role.
• Strong SAP/ERP knowledge within logistics or operational planning.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimise supply chain planning activities to ensure timely movement of goods.
• Monitor demand, capacity and resource availability for operational planning and service delivery.
• Use SAP to manage planning data and monitor supply chain activities.
• Identify bottlenecks, delays and capacity constraints and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with transport, logistics, warehouse and procurement teams to align planning with operations.
• Monitor stock levels, material flows and delivery performance; escalate issues as needed.
• Analyze planning data and KPIs to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders on priorities and changes.

Skills

SAP experience

Supply chain planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Logistics operations

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Supply Chain Planner to support a transport and logistics client in Limburg, Belgium, on a 12-month project.

The successful consultant will play a key role in coordinating supply chain planning activities, ensuring operational requirements are met and maintaining an efficient flow of goods across the organisation. Strong ERP (SAP) experience is essential, alongside a solid understanding of supply chain processes within a transport, logistics or operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimise supply chain planning activities to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods.
• Monitor demand, capacity and resource availability to support operational planning and service delivery.
• Use SAP to manage planning data, monitor supply chain activities and maintain accurate system information.
• Identify potential supply chain bottlenecks, delays and capacity constraints, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Work closely with transport, logistics, warehouse and procurement teams to align planning activities with operational requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, material flows and delivery performance, escalating issues where necessary.
• Analyse planning data and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency and service levels.
• Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders to ensure planning priorities and changes are understood.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Planner, Logistics Planner or in a comparable planning role.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP (SAP), ideally within supply chain, logistics or operational planning.
• Experience in the transport, logistics or supply chain sector.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes, planning principles and operational coordination.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a wider operational team.
• Availability for a 12-month freelance assignment in Limburg, Belgium.
• Position: Freelance Supply Chain Planner
• Duration: 12 months
• Sector: Transport and Logistics
• System: SAP
• Contract type: Freelance / Independent Consultant