Ostend-Based Global Supply Chain Lead – Demand Planning

Vesuvius Technology; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

39-hour work week

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

33 days annual leave

International group environment

Job summary

Vesuvius in Ostend, Belgium, is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain professional to oversee demand planning, material requirements and inventory optimization within a global network. You will coordinate with internal customers, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure timely, cost-efficient deliveries while maintaining governance and compliance.

The role supervises three staff, drives continuous improvement of supply chain processes and reports on KPIs.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Master’s degree in a business-related field or completed commercial education with relevant further training.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in supply chain management or logistics or a similar role in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of incoterms and custom release procedures.
• Fluent in English; Dutch basic knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and SCM tools.

Responsibilities

• Forecast of Consignment Stocks and Warehouse capacity; coordinate with internal customers.
• Schedule production mix based on Sales Requirements and Total Capacity; convert plans to raw material requirements (MRP).
• Manage stock for raw materials and semis; back-up shipping and logistics to ensure economical, transparent delivery.
• Supervise three direct reports (2 shipping coordinators, 1 raw material scheduler).
• Drive ongoing improvement of demand planning and timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and logistics partners to define service levels.
• Develop intercompany and supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
• Support standardization and optimization of supply chain processes.
• Prepare and analyze reports, KPIs, and management information.
• Ensure compliance and process adherence.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in business/logistics

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Vesuvius in Ostend, Belgium, is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain professional to oversee demand planning, material requirements and inventory optimization within a global network. You will coordinate with internal customers, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure timely, cost-efficient deliveries while maintaining governance and compliance.

The role supervises three staff, drives continuous improvement of supply chain processes and reports on KPIs.