material planner

prado; West-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Global team environment

In-office presence 4 days/week in VeuR

Résumé du poste

prado is seeking a material planner to own our material supply and inbound/outbound logistics network. You will connect our international supply base with European production and global distribution, ensuring that materials move reliably, cost-effectively, and compliantly across borders.

You will calculate material requirements, manage availability, monitor inventory, track inbound/outbound flows, coordinate with sourcing, production, logistics and commercial teams, and support S&OP with

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in international logistics, freight management, or supply chain operations.
• Basic knowledge of material planning concepts such as min-max, reordering points, lead time impact, safety stocks.
• Experience managing and replenishing international 3PL partners; stock visibility and service level management.
• Comfortable working across multiple entities and stakeholders in a decentralised, fast-growing group.
• Data-driven and structured; you build visibility, measure what matters, and act on it.
• Fluent in English; Dutch/French are a strong asset.

Responsabilités

• Calculate material requirements by translating forecasts, orders, BOMs, lead times, open POs, and stock levels into component volumes.
• Own the component availability plan to ensure materials are on hand at the right time.
• Monitor inventory coverage and shortage risks by reviewing stock levels and forecasts.
• Track and manage inbound material pipeline from supplier to European warehouse, flagging delays and risks.
• Coordinate mitigation actions with sourcing, production, logistics, and commercial teams when needed.
• Support the group S&OP process with accurate material calculations and visibility.
• Optimise inbound flows by balancing urgency, freight cost, and production needs.
• Own outbound export flows from European sites to 3PL partners and distribution points outside Europe.

Connaissances

Material planning

Logistics coordination

Supply chain analytics

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English language

Formation

Master's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or related

Description du poste

At prado, we build invisible home technology for the world’s best architects. Since launching our first flagship product in 2021, we have grown into a fully integrated ecosystem of lighting, ventilation, power and security solutions. Our strong R&D focus and targeted M&A strategy fuel our rapid expansion, with 150 + colleagues operating across Europe, North America and the Middle East.

To support our continued growth across our different brands, we are looking for a material planner to own our material supply and inbound/outbound logistics network. In this role, you are the connective tissue between our international supply base, our production floors in Europe, and our distribution partners around the world. You ensure that the right quantity of goods move reliably, cost-efficiently, and compliantly across borders making sure that our three operating companies always have what they need, when they need it.

what you will do

• 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 that our European assembly and production sites have the right materials available at the right time.
• 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, proactively flagging delays, shortages, excess risks, and timing gaps.
• Coordinate mitigation actions with sourcing, production, logistics, and commercial teams when material availability could impact customer orders or production continuity.
• Support the group S&OP process with accurate material requirement calculations, inbound pipeline visibility, and proactive supply-risk insights.
• Optimise inbound flows by balancing material urgency, freight cost, sea-versus-air decisions, consolidation opportunities, and production requirements.
• Own outbound export flows from our European production sites to 3PL partners and distribution points outside Europe, ensuring reliable supply and correct documentation.

what we are looking for

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in international logistics, freight management, or supply chain operations
• Basic knowledge of material planning concepts such as min-max, reordering points, lead time impact, safety stocks.
• Experience managing and replenishing international 3PL partners; stock visibility, replenishment planning, and service level management.
• Comfortable working across multiple entities and stakeholders in a decentralised, fast-growing group structure.
• Data-driven and structured; you build visibility, measure what matters, and act on it.
• Hands-on and pragmatic, you are equally comfortable designing a process and picking up the phone to fix a shipment in crisis.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (Dutch, French) are a strong asset.

what we offer

• prado is a fast-scaling international company with the ambition to lead its market guided by a family-driven philosophy, where you will feel quickly at home thanks to our warm work environment.
• You’ll work in an inspiring team that encourages passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand.
• The role offers a challenging scope of responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills.
• A minimum of 4 days in-office presence per week in Veurne is required to support the team cohesion.