Interim Global Manager Supply Planning

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop + mobile

Accommodation support (if applicable)

Retirement plan

Commuting reimbursement

Remote work allowance

Bonus program (15%)

Vacation days

Job summary

Enza Zaden in the Netherlands invites applications for the role of Interim Global Manager Supply Planning. You will lead end-to-end global supply planning, shape strategy and drive a high-performing team within our Open Field Business Dynamic.

This six-month assignment (38 hours per week) offers a gross monthly salary between €7,774.05 and €11,105.78, plus vacation allowance, a 15% bonus, a laptop and mobile, and strong growth opportunities as part of our Great to Grow program.

Qualifications

• University degree in supply chain, business administration or engineering.
• 12+ years in a similar leadership role.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and developing teams.
• Experience with complex stakeholder management.
• Excellent English and Dutch communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional leadership across the supply chain.
• Foster growth for crops and employees.
• Lead, motivate, coach and develop the team for optimal performance.
• Build and expand end-to-end planning capabilities.
• Set up and improve planning processes and workflows.
• Drive S&OP and advanced planning system implementations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Analytics

Communication

Education

University degree in Supply chain management, Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

Planning systems

Job description

As Interim Global Manager Supply Planning, you will lead the global end‑to‑end supply planning, shape and realize our business strategy, build strong capabilities and processes and lead a high‑performing team. In doing so, you strengthen our global supply chain and support our purpose: Breeding to feed the world—delivering over 1,200 vegetable varieties worldwide within a collaborative, entrepreneurial family culture.

Make a difference as Interim Global Manager Supply Planning

As Interim Global Manager Supply Planning you will represent the Supply Chain within the cross‑functional Open Field Business Dynamic team. You are responsible for the end‑to‑end supply planning for the Open Field Business Dynamic. This means ensuring a strategic supply plan, including translation to and execution of a tactical and operational plan for all the crops and underlying crop segments to realize the Business Dynamics goals and objectives. You will lead the S&OP process in close alignment with Marketing and Sales, Demand Planning, Portfolio Management, R&D and Production.

• A high degree of cross functional leadership;
• Foster a culture of growth for both crops and employees;
• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the team to achieve optimal performance and goal alignment;
• Play a key role in building and expanding end‑to‑end planning capabilities;
• Set up and continuously improve planning processes and workflows;
• Drive the implementation of advanced planning systems, including long‑term planning, inventory management, product quality management and order flow management.

You will be reporting to the VP Supply Chain and actively contribute within the Business Dynamic team.

What you bring as Interim Professional

As Interim Global Manager Supply Planning you bring excellent leadership skills and know how to effectively lead, motivate and coach a team. Your analytical mindset enables you to interpret and work with large data sets, helping you to anticipate challenges and solve complex problems. You combine strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach, ensuring efficient planning processes and continuous improvement across the supply chain. In addition, you have:

• University degree in Supply chain management, Business Administration or Engineering
• 12 or more years of experience in a similar role;
• Hands on experience in working with cross functional teams and leading your own team;
• Experience with complex stakeholder management;
• Excellent communication skills, proficient in English and Dutch.

Enza Zaden as a company

Enza Zaden is an international family‑owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavour, higher yield and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.” Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.

We’re passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.

What you can expect from us

We believe it is important that people can grow in their work and feel good about what they do. That is why we invest in development, well‑being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where they can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment. You can also count on:

• A six‑month assignment for 38 hours per week, with the possibility of an extension;
• A gross monthly salary between € €7,774.05 and €11,105.78, based on a full‑time workweek of 38 hours and aligned with your knowledge and experience;
• 8.33% vacation allowance and an attractive annual bonus program of 15% of your annual salary, depending on your job level and company performance;
• 25 vacation days, the option to purchase additional vacation days, and one paid vitality day per year, with extra vacation days granted as you get older;
• A laptop and mobile phone provided by Enza Zaden;
• A contribution toward overnight accommodation costs if you live farther away from Enza Zaden. This program applies to employees working for Enza Zaden in the Netherlands whose one‑way commute exceeds 100 kilometres and 75 minutes;
• An attractive retirement plan, commuting reimbursement if you live more than 10 kilometres from your workplace and a remote work allowance when working partly from home in consultation with your manager;
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Great to Grow development program, training courses, workshops, and e‑learning platform;
• Plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of your daily work through social events organized by the Staff Association, as well as Young Enza networking events, inspiration sessions, and social gatherings. We also host an annual summer barbecue, Christmas market and New Year’s reception;
• A strong focus on your health and well‑being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, a bike‑to‑work program, sports activities through enzActive, and mental well‑being support through OpenUp.

Let’s connect

Do you have questions about the role or the selection process? Please feel free to contact Esther Scharloo, Senior Recruiter at [e-mail].

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.

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