Strategic Supply Chain Planner - Inventory & Production

Univar Solutions; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team at either the Blandain or Brussels site. The role focuses on inventory management, procurement planning, and production scheduling to improve product availability and optimize stock levels.

You will coordinate across Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Product Management, Transport, and Finance to support growth and deliver excellent service. Fluency in French and English is required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Production Planning, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a plus.
• Proactive, dynamic, and customer-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Take ownership of the purchasing process from purchase order creation through to delivery.
• Ensure the accuracy, availability, and integrity of purchasing and item master data.
• Manage all purchasing-related documentation, from supplier orders and confirmations to invoice processing.
• Develop and maintain production plans in collaboration with Operations and Logistics teams.
• Balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory objectives.
• Review demand forecasts and adjust planning according to market developments.
• Collaborate closely with warehouse, production, transport, and supplier partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Act as the key interface between Customer Service, Product Management, Transport, Operations, and Finance.
• Monitor supplier performance and participate in supplier quality evaluations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain organization.
• Manage obsolete inventory and support stock rotation strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication & stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team at either the Blandain or Brussels site. The role focuses on inventory management, procurement planning, and production scheduling to improve product availability and optimize stock levels.

You will coordinate across Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Product Management, Transport, and Finance to support growth and deliver excellent service. Fluency in French and English is required; Dutch is a plus.