Global Material Planner — Inbound/Outbound Logistics

Prado Family; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office 4 days/week (Veurne)

Job summary

prado is seeking a Material Planner to manage material supply and inbound/outbound logistics across its European network. You will translate forecasts and production needs into precise component requirements, own the availability plan, and monitor stock and supplier performance to keep production uninterrupted.

You will collaborate with sourcing, production, and logistics teams to mitigate risks, optimize inbound/outbound flows, and ensure compliant documentation for cross-border shipments.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in international logistics or supply chain operations.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or French are a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Calculate material requirements by translating forecasts, sales orders, production needs, BOM structures, lead times, MOQ’s, open purchase orders, and current stock levels into accurate required component volumes.
• Own the component availability plan to ensure materials are available at the right time for European assembly and production sites.
• Monitor inventory coverage and shortage risks by reviewing stock levels, demand changes, inbound shipments, supplier confirmations, and production priorities.
• Track and manage the inbound material pipeline from supplier to European warehouse; flag delays, shortages, excess risks, and timing gaps.
• Coordinate mitigation actions with sourcing, production, logistics, and commercial teams when material availability could impact orders or production continuity.
• Support group S&OP with accurate material requirement calculations, inbound pipeline visibility, and proactive supply-risk insights.
• Optimize inbound flows by balancing material urgency, freight cost, sea-versus-air, consolidation opportunities, and production requirements.
• Own outbound export flows from European production sites to 3PL partners and distribution points outside Europe, ensuring reliable supply and correct documentation.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

Logistics coordination

Data-driven decision making

Fluent English

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

International Trade

Tools

ERP systems

3PL management

MS Excel

Job description

prado is seeking a Material Planner to manage material supply and inbound/outbound logistics across its European network. You will translate forecasts and production needs into precise component requirements, own the availability plan, and monitor stock and supplier performance to keep production uninterrupted.

You will collaborate with sourcing, production, and logistics teams to mitigate risks, optimize inbound/outbound flows, and ensure compliant documentation for cross-border shipments.