Team Leader of Order Fulfilment & Planning

Imec; Luik; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Imec in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Team Leader of Order Fulfilment & Planning to guide a skilled OFP team responsible for production planning and order fulfilment across wafer manufacturing, assembly, test and final delivery.

You will translate demand into executable plans, coordinate with external partners, monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights and digital planning tools. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in SCM, Industrial Engineering or related field, with ≥5 years' experience.
• Proven leadership and ability to coach and develop a team.
• Strong understanding of supply-chain planning, demand and capacity management.
• Experience with semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing and external partners.
• Fluent English with excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the OFP team and set priorities.
• Ensure end-to-end order fulfilment from wafer to delivery.
• Translate forecasts into executable production and supply plans.
• Coordinate capacity with external manufacturers (foundries, OSATs).
• Drive continuous improvement with KPIs and data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain planning

SAP / ERP systems

Data-driven decision making

Team development

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP

Planning software

Job description

Team Leader of Order Fulfilment & Planning

What you will do

• Lead and develop the OFP team, consisting of supply chain professionals responsible for production planning and order fulfilment. Set priorities, coach team members, manage workload and foster strong ownership and collaboration within the team.
• Ensure end-to-end order fulfilment and delivery performance, overseeing the execution of customer orders from wafer manufacturing through assembly and test to final delivery. Monitor WIP, identify risks and bottlenecks, and drive timely escalation and resolution of supply or delivery issues.
• Drive production and supply planning, translating customer forecasts and demand into executable plans while considering manufacturing lead times, supplier capacity, material availability and other supply‑chain constraints.
• Coordinate capacity and priorities with external manufacturing partners, including foundries, OSATs, test houses and other key suppliers, and work with internal stakeholders to manage allocation decisions, priorities and supply constraints.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by driving effective processes, monitoring KPIs and performance for areas such as on‑time delivery, lead time, WIP, forecast adherence and planning accuracy. Promote increased automation, data‑driven decision‑making and effective use of digital planning tools.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including Product Engineering, Program/Project Management, Business Development, Finance, Quality and other Operations teams, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, technical readiness, supply availability and delivery commitments. Foster a strong customer‑oriented mindset within the team and proactively manage risks that could impact customer deliveries.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You hold a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering or a related discipline, combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing industry.
• You have demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team while setting priorities and driving accountability for results.
• You have a strong understanding of supply‑chain planning and order fulfilment, including demand and supply planning, production planning, capacity management, inventory/WIP management, lead‑time management and on‑time delivery.
• You understand the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain, including wafer fabrication, assembly/packaging, wafer sort and final test, and are comfortable working with external manufacturing partners such as foundries, OSATs and test houses.
• You are comfortable working with ERP systems such as SAP and planning/supply‑chain tools, and have a strong affinity for data, digitalization and the use of analytical tools to improve planning, visibility and decision‑making.
• You combine strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving capabilities with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. You are comfortable managing priorities, resolving complex supply‑chain issues and making decisions in a dynamic, international and customer‑driven environment.
• You communicate fluently in English.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee‑based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.