Operational Supply Planner

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Laptop & mobile phone

Remote work allowance

Commuting reimbursement

25 vacation days

Great to Grow program

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking an Operational Supply Planner for the Leafy Team to ensure reliable seed availability worldwide. You will review supply status, identify risks, and coordinate actions with Production, Portfolio, Demand Planning, R&D, and Commercial teams to secure timely seed delivery.

You will work in Enkhuizen or Voorst, with regular travel to the other site as needed. Your role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement in a dynamic supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Logistics or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex data and risks.
• Structured, hands-on, result-driven work style with focus on quality and improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize operational supply planning for the Leafy crop group.
• Identify and resolve issues related to seed availability, quality and delivery timing.
• Prepare inputs and align with stakeholders, following up on actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Portfolio, Demand Planning, R&D, Detailed Scheduling and Commercial teams.
• Work with O9 and planning tools to assess status and risks; support process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Dutch fluency

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

O9 planning

Job description

Reliable seed availability starts with sharp operational planning and strong collaboration across the supply chain. As Operational Supply Planner within our Leafy Team, you play an important role in keeping our global seed supply running smoothly. In this international role, you combine operational planning with stakeholder collaboration, process improvement and a clear focus on timely seed availability. In this way, you contribute directly to the availability of high-quality seeds for our customers worldwide.

Make a difference as Operational Supply Planner

As Operational Supply Planner, you are part of the Seed Supply process and contribute to reliable seed availability for the Leafy crop group. Using our planning software O9, you review the status of the supply chain, identify risks and bottlenecks, and coordinate the actions needed to resolve issues related to seed availability and quality. Together with and under guidance of the Tactical Supply Planner, you monitor the supply plan, identify gaps and set priorities for product availability and delivery. You work closely with Production, Portfolio, Demand Planning, R&D, Detailed Scheduling and regional Commercial teams to align priorities, solve issues and ensure clear follow-up. Your work helps secure the right seed availability, quality and timing for our customers worldwide. In this role, your work will include:

• Monitoring and optimizing operational supply planning for the Leafy crop group;
• Identifying and resolving issues related to seed availability, quality and delivery timing;
• Supporting the Seed Supply process by preparing input, aligning with stakeholders and following up on actions;
• Collaborating closely with internal departments such as Production, Portfolio, Demand Planning, R&D, Detailed Scheduling and Commercial teams;
• Working with O9 and other planning tools to assess supply chain status, priorities and future availability risks;
• Contributing to projects related to process improvement, process change, strategy implementation and quality.

In this position you will be expected to work either in Enkhuizen or Voorst, being willing to visit the other site on a regular base. Your manager will be Robert Borsje (Senior Tactical Supply Planner).

What you bring as our future colleague

As Operational Supply Planner, you combine a structural and analytical mindset with a practical and collaborative way of working. You know how to translate complex planning information and large datasets into clear insights and practical actions. With your hands-on mentality, stakeholder focus and sense of urgency, you help the team make timely decisions and continuously improve the way we work. Your have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to keep the bigger picture in mind and you enjoy working in a dynamic supply chain environment. In addition, you have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field;
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience within supply chain management, planning or a comparable role;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work accurately with complex data, planning information and availability risks;
• A structured, hands-on and result-driven way of working, with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement;
• Excellent communication skills, stakeholder sensitivity and the ability to influence and collaborate across departments;
• Fluency in Dutch and good command of English, both written and spoken.

Enza Zaden as your employer

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 flavor, higher yields 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 are 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 you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your 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 you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment. You can also count on:

• A position for 38 hours per week;
• A gross monthly salary between € 3,984.18 and € 5,500.87 (Salary Scale 8, Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Vegetable Seed Companies), 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 10% 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 kilometers and 75 minutes;
• An attractive retirement plan, commuting reimbursement if you live more than 10 kilometers 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.

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

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