Global Supply Chain Planner | Forecast, Inventory & Growth

Karsten International; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

13th month & 8% holiday pay

Lunch provision

Bike lease

Well-being program

Job summary

Karsten International seeks a Supply Chain Planner to turn forecasts and market insights into actionable stock plans. You will balance inventory with costs, coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, and Finance, and lead demand reviews to adapt plans as market conditions change.

Amsterdam-based role with strong cross-functional exposure. Ideal candidates hold an HBO/Bachelor's in a related field, possess advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• HBO/Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills: you enjoy working with data and know how to turn complex information into clear insights and actions.
• Experience with demand planning, forecasting techniques and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working efficiently with ERP systems.
• Understanding of warehouse and logistics processes, combined with a strong awareness of costs.
• You are accurate and structured, while remaining calm and flexible when priorities suddenly change.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate easily with different disciplines, from warehouse operations to Sales and Finance.
• Experience with ADR regulations, HS codes and import processes is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing inventory and replenishment for our fulfilment centres, balancing product availability, stock levels and costs.
• Analysing demand patterns, historical data, lead times and market developments to create and improve forecasts.
• Working closely with Purchasing, Sales and other teams to translate forecasts and market insights into effective inventory plans.
• Identifying supply chain risks and opportunities and translating your analyses into clear recommendations for the business.
• Coordinating with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure products move efficiently through our inbound, storage and outbound processes.
• Leading regular demand reviews, monitoring forecast accuracy and adjusting plans when circumstances change.
• Supporting the logistics operation during peak periods when needed.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Excel

ERP systems

Warehouse processes

Cost awareness

Communication

Education

HBO/Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Business Analytics or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Karsten International seeks a Supply Chain Planner to turn forecasts and market insights into actionable stock plans. You will balance inventory with costs, coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, and Finance, and lead demand reviews to adapt plans as market conditions change.

Amsterdam-based role with strong cross-functional exposure. Ideal candidates hold an HBO/Bachelor's in a related field, possess advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.