Planning Manager

SRM Recruitment; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Corporate benefits

Job summary

SRM Recruitment is partnering with a global organisation in Amsterdam to recruit a Planning Manager on a permanent basis. You will drive end-to-end planning excellence across supply and demand, production and capacity planning, inventory management and S&OP/IBP.

Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, you will align supply with customer demand, optimize working capital and operational efficiency, and lead continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive planning/supply chain/operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with demand forecasting, production scheduling, and S&OP processes.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills; Power BI exposure would help.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand forecasts into robust, achievable supply plans.
• Balance customer service requirements against inventory investment and working capital.
• Identify supply risks and gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Manage supply allocations and priorities across Customer Service, Commercial and Demand Planning.
• Develop supply forecasts to support logistics activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function.
• Help drive stronger S&OP across the organisation through improved processes.

Skills

Planning

Supply chain

Demand forecasting

Production scheduling

S&OP/IBP

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

SRM Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a global organisation based in Amsterdam, Holland to assist in recruiting for a Planning Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role which would offer the successful candidate incredible opportunity for career progression within a forward thinking, innovative business.

This Planning Manager role is a key hire for our client with responsibility for driving end-to-end planning excellence, covering supply and demand planning, production and capacity planning, inventory management and S&OP/IBP.

Reporting into the Head of Supply Chain, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring supply is aligned with customer demand and service requirements, whilst maintaining a strong focus on inventory, working capital and operational efficiency.

Additional key responsibilities of this role include:

• Translate demand forecasts into robust and achievable supply plans.
• Balance customer service requirements against inventory investment and working capital.
• Identify supply risks and gaps and drive appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage supply allocations and priorities across Customer Service, Commercial and Demand Planning.
• Develop supply forecasts to support logistics activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function.
• Help drive greater S&OP across the organisation through improved processes.

The successful applicant will have the following skillset and experience:

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in planning, supply chain, or operations roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with demand forecasting, production scheduling, and S&OP processes.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred);
• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills. Exposure to PowerBi would be great!
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

This Planning Manager role offers the opportunity to join a brilliant business in a role that will offer instant impact. You will have the opportunity to improve process and influence as well as shape your career.

The salary on offer for this role is €80,000 - €100,000 with a host of excellent corporate benefits inc, a bonus scheme.

You will need to be living in a commutable distance of Amsterdam for this role as there is a requirement to be onsite for circa 2 days per week.