Supply Chain - Agent Raw Materials

ECO3; Mortsel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECO3 in Belgium is seeking a senior supply chain planner to monitor demand forecasts, manage central warehouse inventory, and drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete stock.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Logistics and Manufacturing to optimize planning parameters in SAP and ensure on-time delivery, while developing KPIs and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, inventory management, or similar role.
• Experience in international manufacturing or supply chain environment is a strong asset.
• Strong Excel skills, data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Analytical and data driven.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem solver with a results-oriented mindset.
• Decisive and owns responsibilities.
• Effective communicator with ability to influence and build relationships.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Proactive and self-driven.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, resilient, and eager to learn.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Structured and disciplined in following processes and work instructions.
• Quality-focused with commitment to consistent and efficient practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse demand forecasts against actual demand from manufacturing sites, identifying and addressing deviations.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels of chemical raw materials at the central warehouse.
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Purchasing, and Quality Management to mitigate inventory and supply risks.
• Coordinate global distribution from the central warehouse to manufacturing sites, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Maintain and optimize supply chain planning parameters within ERP systems to support replenishment planning.
• Coordinate product launches and discontinuations to minimize inventory exposure.
• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for optimization and improvements.
• Manage product returns and ensure accurate processing.
• Develop, analyse, and report KPIs including inventory levels, service performance, forecast accuracy, and turnover.
• Develop and improve supply chain procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Organize and participate in cross-functional meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Manufacturing for efficient operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent through experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Monitor and analyse demand forecasts against actual demand from manufacturing sites, identifying and addressing deviations in a timely manner.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels of chemical raw materials at the central warehouse.
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Work closely with Product Management, Purchasing, and Quality Management to develop and implement corrective actions that mitigate inventory and supply risks.
• Coordinate the global distribution of products from the central warehouse to manufacturing sites, ensuring high service levels and on-time delivery.
• Maintain and optimize supply chain planning parameters within ERP systems to support effective inventory and replenishment planning.
• Coordinate product launches (phase-in) and product discontinuations (phase-out), ensuring smooth transitions and minimizing inventory exposure.
• Monitor product performance throughout the lifecycle and identify opportunities for inventory optimization and supply chain improvements.
• Manage product returns and ensure accurate administrative and logistical processing.
• Develop, analyse, and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory levels, service performance, forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve supply chain procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Organize and participate in cross-functional meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Manufacturing to ensure efficient and customer-focused operations.
• Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving service performance.

Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent through experience.
• 10yrs experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, inventory management, or a similar role.
• Experience in an international manufacturing or supply chain environment is considered a strong asset.
• Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Analytical and data driven.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem solver with a results-oriented mindset.
• Decisive and able to take ownership.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Proactive and self-driven.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Able to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Flexible, resilient, and eager to learn.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Structured and disciplined in following established processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Quality-focused with a commitment to consistent and efficient ways of working across the organization.