Planning and Digital Manager

Fairphone; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

MacBook and working gear

Public transport allowance

Bike allowance

Learning budget (Udemy and coaching)

Job summary

Fairphone is seeking an experienced Planning and Supply Chain lead to scale our operations for growth. You will drive a unified planning model, automate key processes, and manage inventory to support on-time delivery and strong financial control.

The role requires 5+ years in consumer electronics or FMCG, plus expertise in AI/automation, and excellent English communication. Hybrid work with a range of benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Consumer Electronics, FMCG or related sectors in supply chain/operations/data functions.
• Formal training in supply chain management, Agile development, Data science, Gen/Agentic AI development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiar with macOS, Google Workspace and Basecamp.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ONE planning model including MVP and expand across categories, timelines, component level planning and time horizon; include an AI layer analyzing trends and insights.
• Support the Ops team to automate processes and map workflows for automation or agents.
• Manage Fairphone inventory at strategic and operational levels to optimize cash flow and ensure deliveries.
• Secure outbound deliveries ensuring products reach customers per plan.
• Support Product Master and EPR data activities, reporting and compliance.

Skills

Supply chain management

Agile development

Data science

Gen/Agentic AI development

English proficiency

Education

Formal training in supply chain management

Tools

macOS

Google Workspace

Basecamp

Job description

About Fairphone

Fairphone is more than just a company – we are a global leader in sustainable, modular electronics, on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact. At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow – because that’s how we innovate and drive change together! So… are you a proactive, self‑motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast‑moving start‑up or scale‑up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you’re nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below! Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity!

Job Details

• Location: Amsterdam
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Target Start: 01.01.2027 (or earlier as available)
• Contract duration: The 1st 12‑month employment contract with the possibility of extension to permanent
• Deadline to apply: We review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.

About Your Role

The essence of the role is to step‑up Fairphone Planning and Supply Chain function to be fit for growth and best‑in‑class in Consumer Electronics on Supply Chain Management. This includes all Supply Chain related activities related to planning, demand management, supply and production plan, inbound and outbound logistics. To be future ready, these activities will need to be set‑up with a simple digital infrastructure, with ONE core model servicing multiple teams and business needs (commercials, product, finance, supply chain, impact), with automation capabilities and advanced AI functionality. To be successful in the role, you will need to bring strong experience in Supply Chain Management in FMCG/Consumer Electronics. Digital literacy and knowledge in automation/AI agent development is a must, paired with a drive to deliver on the objectives with a sense of urgency, and the ability to manage stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Planning Model: deliver ONE planning model, incl. Minimum Viable Product (MVP) delivery, expanding across categories, timeline, component level planning and time horizon. Include AI layer to analyze internal trends, market insights and outliers.
• Process Automation: Support the wider Ops team to automate Operations processes – map processes, identify activities that can be automate, engage internally/external to develop automation or agents
• Inventory: Manage Fairphone inventory, both at a strategic level to free up cash flow and at an operational level to ensure adequate deliveries and financial reconciliation
• Outbound deliveries: Secure outbound deliveries, i.e. that products are delivered to customers according to plan
• Support Product Master and EPR data activities, reporting and compliance

Your Key Objectives

• Implement a streamlined and highly effective Demand and Supply Planning model for all Fairphone products.
• Digitize Fairphone’s Planning and Supply Chain activities.
• Maximize the automation of manual processes across Fairphone Operations.
• Manage Fairphone inventory and allocation for outbound deliveries, product master data, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) activities.

Your Skills & Experience

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Consumer Electronics, FMCG or any relevant consumer facing sectors, in supply chain management, operations or data functions.
• You have some formal training in Supply chain management, Agile development, Data science, Gen/Agentic AI development (degree check)
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Preferably, you are familiar with working with macOS, Google Workspace, and Basecamp

What Fairphone can offer you?

• The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world.
• A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm‑hearted team members.
• 25 paid holidays per year (based on a full‑time contract) next to the other public holidays in the Netherlands. You’ll also get a day off on your birthday! Additionally, the longer you stay, the more holidays you get!
• Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and many more tasty things.
• You will join Fairphone’s collective pension scheme, and we will contribute to building your pension.
• You will receive a MacBook, Fairbuds, and a Fairphone as working devices.
• Hybrid working model: We are remote‑friendly and also contribute up to €250 toward your home office set‑up.
• Public transport allowance – we fully cover your 2nd‑class commute from your home to the office
• Bike allowance – We support you with a bike purchase of up to €300, and you’ll also have a yearly repair budget of up to €100! We also cover 23 cents per km for your biking distance from home to the office (or train station) and back!
• Grow with us! We encourage you to develop at Fairphone. In addition to €500 for L&D, we’ll support your career goals with coaching (Inuka), workshops, or courses that you can join with your development budget. You will get access to Udemy with unlimited courses and trainings.
• Kitchen with beautiful views to the IJ waterfront.
• There’s a gym in the building where you can build healthy habits, stay active and have fun with your colleagues, as well as a subscription to our mental & physical well‑being services (Inuka & Urban Sports)

DEI @Fairphone

At Fairphone, we care about people, planet and you. It’s natural that we see diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as an essential part of how we work together and do business. We support and further strengthen our inclusive work environment and culture by more formally implementing various DEI efforts to ensure all Fairphoners feel included, respected, and supported.