Group Inventory & Operations Planner

Reynaers Aluminium Co.; Belgique; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobility plan

International environment

Job summary

Reynaers Aluminium in Belgium seeks a Group Inventory & Operations Planner to optimise group inventory, manage Belgian stock, and advise markets on inventory best practices. You will collaborate with Procurement, Product Management, Finance and Operations to balance service levels, working capital and efficiency.

You will lead the stock strategy and tactical planning, monitor KPIs, and drive improvements using analytics and planning tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Initial experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Inventory Management or Operations.
• APICS CPIM certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking with a hands-on approach.
• Digital savviness and openness to new systems/tools.

Responsibilities

• Stock management locally and group-wide with KPI monitoring.
• Lead tactical planning over 1 month to 1 year horizons.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Product Management, Finance and Operations.
• Drive continuous improvement of stock processes and planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Pragmatic approach

Team player

Fluent in Dutch and English

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

APICS CPIM certification (advantage)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (advantage)

Tools

Alteryx

Qlik

SQL

Job description

Do you have a passion for supply chain management, stock optimisation and data-driven decision-making? Do you want to make a tangible impact on the performance of an international organisation and do you enjoy working across different departments? Then this role at Reynaers is for you.

As a Group Inventory & Operations Planner, you will be responsible for optimising and managing our group inventory. Together with your team members, you will bear ultimate responsibility for our Belgian stock, whilst acting as the key adviser and point of contact for our markets regarding inventory best practices. You will play a crucial role in striking the right balance between customer satisfaction, working capital and operational efficiency. In doing so, you’ll work closely with Procurement, Product Management, Finance, Operations and the local Supply Chain teams.

You are the driving force behind our stock strategy and tactical planning processes. You ensure that the right products are available at the right time, in the right location and at the optimal cost. In addition, you monitor various supply chain KPIs at group level and take the lead on improvement initiatives relating to stock management and operations planning.

Your responsibilities

Stock management – both locally and across the group.

• You will monitor and report on stock-related KPIs, including stock value, depreciation, inventory health, service level and excess stock.
• You will analyse stock trends and identify opportunities to increase stock productivity without compromising service levels for our customers.
• You will critically evaluate existing stock parameters and policies and ensure an optimal balance between availability and investment.

Tactical planning

• You will manage tactical planning over a horizon of one month to one year, optimally aligning demand, supply, service levels and stock.
• You will work closely with Procurement, Product Management, Finance, Operations and the local supply chain organisations to align stock strategies and production capacities with group-level business objectives.
• You monitor market trends and business developments in our key regions and translate these insights into concrete planning and stock decisions.
• You coordinate cross-functional projects that have an impact on our supply chain or stock levels.

Process ownership and continuous improvement

• You will act as the Business Process Owner for Inventory and Operations Planning.
• You will utilise advanced analytical techniques, planning systems and digital technologies to support decision-making.
• You will lead and support improvement projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, standardisation and the further professionalisation of our supply chain processes.

Your Profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or have acquired equivalent expertise through experience.
• You have initial relevant experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Inventory Management, or Operations.
• An APICS CPIM certification (or equivalent) is an advantage.
• You combine strong analytical thinking with a pragmatic and hands-on approach.
• You are digitally savvy and eager to learn new systems and tools supporting Supply Chain processes.
• Experience with DDMRP is considered an asset.
• Experience with analytics, reporting, and process automation tools such as Alteryx, Qlik, or SQL is an advantage.
• You possess excellent communication and organisational skills and can easily build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• You are a genuine team player who is able to engage and influence others naturally.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is considered a plus.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level) is an advantage.
• You are willing to travel occasionally (approximately 5% of the time).

What We Offer

An impactful role with international visibility across the Group.

A state-of-the-art and international working environment within a company that is a global market leader in its field, where continuous innovation is a shared driver.

Plenty of opportunities for initiative, personal development, and technological innovation.

Flexible working hours.

A pleasant and dynamic working atmosphere, with new challenges every day.

The opportunity to make your mark on the digital future of an international player in the construction and aluminium industry.

A competitive salary package and a wide range of fringe benefits in return for your expertise and commitment.

A mobility plan that enables you to commute easily, healthily, and sustainably.

Who We Are

As an international family-owned business, Reynaers Group enhances living and working environments for people today and for future generations.

Reynaers Group is a leading specialist in the development, distribution, and commercialisation of innovative and sustainable aluminium and steel building solutions. Through our brands, including Reynaers Aluminium and Forster, we have grown from a small family business into an internationally oriented group of companies that creates energy-efficient and responsibly manufactured products, making a positive difference to homes, buildings, and the people who use them.

Our motto, "Together for Better", is more than just a slogan. It reflects the way we collaborate as colleagues. Through our open and proactive mindset, we achieve high standards and deliver strong results in every project, large or small.

Your workplace will be the Reynaers Campus in Duffel, the headquarters of Reynaers Group and Reynaers Aluminium. The campus is home to a range of departments, including R&D, Operations, the Technology Centre, the Training Centre, and more than 75,000 m² of warehouse facilities.