Multisite Planning Specialist - Supply Chain & Production

Bekaert; Hamme; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bekaert, a 140+ year global leader in steel wire transformation, is seeking a Planning Specialist to connect customer demand, production capacity and supply chain activities across Hamme, Antwerp and Verrebroek.

You will develop and maintain production plans across three sites, coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain, analyze capacity and inventory, and drive continuous improvement with a strong sense of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and translate it into actionable plans.
• Experience working with ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions and locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans across three sites.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams for timely availability of materials.
• Analyze production capacity, resources, staffing, and manufacturing constraints to optimize plant performance.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Operations teams to align planning with maintenance schedules and constraints.
• Ensure production schedules account for safety requirements and operational risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

SCM/OPM/Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

Bekaert, a 140+ year global leader in steel wire transformation, is seeking a Planning Specialist to connect customer demand, production capacity and supply chain activities across Hamme, Antwerp and Verrebroek.

You will develop and maintain production plans across three sites, coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain, analyze capacity and inventory, and drive continuous improvement with a strong sense of ownership.