Global Supply Chain & Planning Manager

Frontseat Partners; Randstad; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontseat Partners is seeking a hands-on Manager Supply Chain – Planning & Logistics to own a broad international supply chain. You’ll strengthen inventory management, forecasting and lead a planning team while partnering with Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and Logistics colleagues.

The role emphasizes strategic decision-making with day-to-day operational involvement, driving improvements across planning, inventory and 3PL management in a multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• Broad Supply Chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of people-management experience.
• Strong experience in Supply Planning, Forecasting and Inventory Management.
• Solid logistics and 3PL management experience.
• Good understanding of S&OP, MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
• Hands-on, proactive and comfortable operating under time pressure.
• Confident communicator who can challenge stakeholders and push back when required.
• Experience within MedTech, Medical Devices, Pharma, Biotech or Life Sciences is preferred.
• Other regulated or complex manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Supply Chain / Planning team.
• Own demand forecasting and integrated supply planning.
• Drive inventory optimisation, including safety stocks, inventory levels and working capital.
• Translate forecasts into production and supply requirements.
• Identify and resolve shortages, capacity constraints and supply risks.
• Support and further develop the S&OP / IBP process.
• Strengthen the use of ERP, MRP and supply-chain data.
• Manage international logistics flows across manufacturing sites, warehouses and markets.
• Manage 3PL partners, including SLAs, KPIs and performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement across Planning, Inventory and Logistics.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Purchasing, Sales and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain management

Forecasting

Inventory management

ERP systems

MRP

S&OP

3PL management

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Frontseat Partners is seeking a hands-on Manager Supply Chain – Planning & Logistics to own a broad international supply chain. You’ll strengthen inventory management, forecasting and lead a planning team while partnering with Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales and Logistics colleagues.

The role emphasizes strategic decision-making with day-to-day operational involvement, driving improvements across planning, inventory and 3PL management in a multi-location environment.