Demand & Supply Planner (FMCG)

West Coast Supply Group; Leiden; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

Professional development

Weekly drinks

Company events

Travel reimbursement

Diversity

Health & wellbeing

Referral program

Industry events

Dynamic culture

Autonomous work

Pension scheme

Job summary

West Coast Supply Group in the Netherlands seeks a Demand & Supply Planner to align purchases and sales, balance service levels, and manage costs across the supply chain. The role links Purchasing, Sales, and Operations, with scope to build new processes and tools from scratch.

You will work with a young, international team and report to the Operations Lead, contributing to planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in Demand & Supply Planning within an international setting.
• FMCG experience is a plus.
• Based in the Netherlands or willing to relocate to NL.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Planning: set up forecasting methods aligned with ERP tools.
• Capacity & Warehouse Management: coordinate warehouses and forecast 1/3/6 month outlook.
• Stakeholder Management & Reporting: manage cross‑functional stakeholders and report forecasts.
• Tooling & Process Optimization: identify tools and implement improvements on projects.

Skills

Forecasting

Capacity planning

Stakeholder mgmt

ERP tooling

Education

HBO/WO in SCM

Tools

Excel

QlikView

Navision

Job description

About West Coast Supply Group

We move products and master markets. Based in the Netherlands since 1977, we are an international trading company specializing in the global flow of A-brand FMCG. With a reach spanning 75+ countries, our business is powered by sharp commercial instincts, fast decision-making, and long-term partnerships.

We operate in a dynamic, high-energy environment where decisions are made in minutes. If you thrive in an entrepreneurial setting and want the backing of a global scale player, this is where you belong.

The Role: Demand & Supply Planner

As our new Demand & Supply Planner, your primary mission is to align incoming purchases and sales while balancing service levels and costs throughout the supply chain.

You will act as the crucial linking pin between Purchasing, Sales, and Operations. Because supply planning is a relatively new discipline within West Coast Supply Group, this role calls for an entrepreneurial professional with a hands-on mentality who is eager to build from scratch: setting up new processes, determining the right tools, and establishing procedures that support the growth of the division.

You will join a young, ambitious, and international team within a dynamic department consisting of Sales, Purchase, and Operations. Working closely with the Purchasing and Sales Managers, the Operations Lead, and the VAS Manager, you will report directly to and regularly spar with the Operations Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Planning: Set up robust forecasting methods and align them with the planning tools in our ERP system.

• Capacity & Warehouse Management: Coordinate the optimal use of internal and external warehouses for overall stock management, forecasting capacity across a 1/3/6-month outlook on inbound, outbound, and storage.

• Stakeholder Management & Reporting: Manage cross-functional stakeholders and report forecasts, numbers, and data in easy-to-digest analyses.

• Tooling & Process Optimization: Find and adopt the right tools (software/ERP) to support the planning process, identifying process improvements and implementing them on a project basis.

Benefits

• Leave Entitlement: 25 vacation days per year, with the option to purchase additional days.

• Professional Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning and support from a dedicated team focused on your personal and professional growth.

• Weekly Drinks: Unwind every Friday with drinks and snacks at our in-office bar.

• Exclusive Events: Join our summer and Christmas parties, featuring activities like go-karting and boat trips.

• Travel Reimbursement: We cover your commuting costs.

• Celebrating Diversity: Work in a vibrant environment with over 47 nationalities.

• Health and Wellbeing: Enjoy fresh fruit in the office every day.

• Referral Program: Receive a bonus for referring suitable candidates.

• Industry Events: Opportunities to attend trade shows and industry-related events.

• Dynamic Work Culture: Be part of a young, ambitious, and international team.

• Autonomous Work Environment: Work independently in an environment built on trust and support.

• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan.

What You Bring to the Table

• Location: Based in or living in the Netherlands.

• Education: HBO/WO (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 2–4 years of work experience in Demand & Supply Planning within an internationally oriented organization. FMCG experience is a distinct plus.

• Systems & Tools: Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), with knowledge of reporting tools (preferably QlikView) and ERP systems (Navision is a plus).

• Languages: Fluent in English (written and verbal).

• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, independent, and proactive. You keep an overview of the bigger picture, identify emerging opportunities, and possess the analytical skills and diplomacy needed to bring people along in change.