Global Inventory & Planning Strategist

Action

Zwaagdijk-Oost

Hybrid

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days (buy 5 extra)
Annual bonus
Hybrid work (3 days in office)
15% staff discount at Action stores
Pension scheme and travel allowance
Shuttle service to Hoorn Station

Job summary

Action is seeking an experienced Tactical Planner to optimize inventory, planning parameters, and network performance across its international supply chain. You will connect Supply Planning, Commercial Planning, Buying, Logistics, and suppliers to improve product availability and reduce costs.

You collaborate with multiple departments to drive end‑to‑end planning projects, safeguard inventory strategies, and support Action’s growth across Europe.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
  • 5–10 years in supply chain planning, inventory planning, or analytics in international retail or trading.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and reporting tools.
  • Experience with SAP, Symphony, Anaplan or comparable systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize planning system parameters in SAP, Symphony, and Anaplan.
  • Safeguard inventory strategies, replenishment, and safety stock.
  • Monitor KPIs: availability, service levels, forecasting accuracy, cost, and risk.
  • Lead continuous improvement across the Planning function and collaborations.

Skills

Supply chain planning
Data analytics
Stakeholder management
Excel advanced
Power BI
ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP
Symphony
Anaplan

Job description

Action is seeking an experienced Tactical Planner to optimize inventory, planning parameters, and network performance across its international supply chain. You will connect Supply Planning, Commercial Planning, Buying, Logistics, and suppliers to improve product availability and reduce costs.

You collaborate with multiple departments to drive end‑to‑end planning projects, safeguard inventory strategies, and support Action’s growth across Europe.

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