Operational Supply Planner

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Overnight accommodation

Retirement plan

Remote work allowance

Commuting reimbursement

Job summary

Enza Zaden Services B.V. is seeking an Operational Supply Planner to ensure sharp operational planning and timely seed availability.

You will work with multiple departments and global teams, using O9 planning software to identify risks, set priorities and drive process improvements. You will collaborate with Production, Portfolio, Demand Planning, R&D, Detailed Scheduling and Commercial teams, ensuring seed availability and quality for customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in SCM, logistics, business administration or related field.
• 3–5 years in supply chain, planning or similar roles.
• Strong analytical skills with data and availability risks.
• Fluent Dutch and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize operational supply planning for the Leafy crop group.
• Identify and resolve issues related to seed availability, quality and delivery timing.
• Support Seed Supply by preparing inputs, aligning with stakeholders and 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 supply chain status, priorities and future risks.
• Contribute to projects related to process improvement, strategy implementation and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field

Tools

O9 planning software

Planning tools

Job description

Operational Supply Planner

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

About Enza Zaden

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

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 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.