Supply Chain Controller

Van de Velde; Schellebelle; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car / mobility budget

Training program

9 extra paid leave days

Résumé du poste

Van de Velde in Belgium is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Controller to link financial data with operations across production and distribution. You will partner with COOs and cost centers to steer COGS, budgets, and performance metrics, ensuring accurate analysis and strong financial controls.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in economics/finance and at least five years in plant controlling within an international setting. English fluency is required; Dutch is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Plant Controlling experience in an international environment.
• Experience in fashion/retail is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Analyze costs related to plant operations and supply chain; prepare budgets, forecasts, and KPIs with key stakeholders.
• Perform monthly closings for plant operations; manage accruals, cost allocations, and variance analyses.
• Support capital investments; prepare financial analyses and business cases.
• Monitor inventory levels and variances; translate findings into actionable insights.
• Drive continuous improvement of plant controlling processes and financial controls.
• Report to the Group Controller.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Business partnering

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Formation

Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Business Admin

Description du poste

About Van de Velde

Introduction

Van de Veldeis an ambitious and international company with over 100 years of experience in designing and producing premium lingerie brands such as Marie Jo,Primadonna, andSarda. Join a passionate and professional team of more than 1,500 colleagues across the globe. As a publicly listed company for over 25 years, Van de Velde continues to grow and innovate in the world of premium lingerie.

Our mission:We ignite the power in women.

At Van de Velde, our people have always been at the heart of everything we do. We strongly believe in the strength and potential of individuals, and in the power of women in particular. This belief is reflected in the way we engage with our employees, our consumers, and women in society.

We are driven byPassion| We breatheQuality| We areAuthentic| We focus onConsumers and Customers| We areEntrepreneurial| Together we areStronger.

We are looking for a colleague who can help us grow, shares our values, and is eager to build strong relationships with our customers. Are you ready to make a positive impact? Take the next step in your career and join Van de Velde Lingerie!

Your Function

As a Supply Chain Controller, you bridge the gap between financial data and business operations. Acting as a trusted business partner, you support the Production, Supply Chain, and other cost center teams related to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). Through your financial insights and analyses, you help drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze all costs related to plant operations and the supply chain. Prepare budgets, forecasts, and KPIs in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including the COO, the Distribution Center Manager, and their teams. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support sound business decisions.
• Perform monthly closing activities related to plant operations, including accruals, cost allocations and variance analyses. Monitor key manufacturing cost drivers and variances, including inventory movements and valuation, labor efficiency and overhead absorption, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Support capital investment decisions by preparing financial analyses and business cases. Monitor inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and perform inventory reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Deliver actionable insights that enhance financial performance and promote a strong KPI-driven culture across the business.
• Drive the continuous improvement of plant controlling processes by critically evaluating existing ways of working and implementing more efficient and effective financial controls and reporting practices.
• Report directly to the Group Controller.

Your Profile

• You hold a Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, and have at least five years of experience in Plant Controlling within an international environment.
• Experience in the fashion or retail industry is considered an asset.
• You are an independent and proactive business partner who communicates openly, transparently, and effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You are able to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Your strong business acumen enables you to turn data into actionable recommendations and business challenges into practical, value-adding solutions.
• You combine a critical mindset with an entrepreneurial attitude and excellent analytical skills, allowing you to drive continuous process improvements and support change initiatives.
• You have a keen eye for detail while maintaining a helicopter view and keeping the broader business objectives in mind.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dutch is a strong advantage.

Our Offer

• A permanent full-time contract in a stable, international, publicly listed fashion company with a pleasant company culture that encourages initiative and new ideas.
• A competitive salary package with additional benefits.
• Company car with fuel card or mobility budget.
• Thorough training program at the start and ongoing training.
• 9 additional paid leave days (ADV) on top of statutory vacation, which can be taken flexibly.