Process Engineer – Demand Planning

Prodrive Technologies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth

33 vacation days

Time-for-time pay

Growth plan

Career opportunities

Company culture

Gym access

Free meals on-site

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Specialist to drive the development and optimization of a global demand planning system. You will perform advanced supply chain data analysis, streamline processes, and shape planning software to enable smarter, faster, and more reliable decision-making.

You will collaborate with purchasing, planning, IT, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust system logic and models.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning or related supply chain processes.
• Proven experience in supply chain data analysis and process optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in SAP Materials Management (MM); experience with S/4HANA is a plus.
• Technical skills in SQL, Power BI, Excel, and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of advanced planning & scheduling concepts and multi-echelon inventory models.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with ownership to drive improvements.
• Clear communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze planning and supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and translate insights into actionable process improvements or software enhancements.
• Apply state-of-the-art algorithms to optimize planning performance, reduce manual workload, and strengthen global planning stability.
• Continuously improve the S&OP process, implement a new Sales Order Management System, and support the transition to SAP S/4HANA.
• Adapt business processes to data-driven planning systems; define accurate mathematical models and validate algorithmic outcomes with real-world use cases.
• Collaborate closely with purchasing, planners, and IT specialists to ensure business requirements are translated into planning tools and system logic.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives across Demand Review, Inventory Control, Master Data, and Advanced Planning Software.

Skills

Supply chain analysis

Data-driven optimization

SQL

Power BI

Excel

S/4HANA knowledge

Dutch fluency

Education

Master's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

S/4HANA

Power BI

Excel

Job description

If you are enthusiastic about driving positive change and eager to shape the future of technology in a dynamic, international environment, we invite you to join our Operational Excellence team.

About

About the role

You will drive the development and optimization of our global demand planning system. Your mission is to perform advanced supply chain data analysis, streamline operational processes, and help shape our planning software to enable smarter, faster, and more reliable decision‑making. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams such as purchasing, planning, IT, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust system logic, algorithms, and processes.

you responsibilities are:

• Analyze planning and supply chain data to identify inefficiencies (e.g. delivery reliability, inventory levels) and translate insights into actionable process improvements or software enhancements
• Apply state‑of‑the‑art algorithms to optimize planning performance, reduce manual workload, and strengthen global planning stability
• Continuously improve the S&OP process, implement a new Sales Order Management System, and support the transition to SAP S/4HANA
• Adapt business processes to data‑driven planning systems; define accurate mathematical models and validate algorithmic outcomes with real‑world use cases
• Collaborate closely with purchasing, planners, and IT specialists to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into planning tools and system logic
• Contribute to strategic initiatives across Demand Review, Inventory Control, Master Data, and Advanced Planning Software

What We Offer

• Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results
• 33 vacation days per year, including public holidays
• Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours
• Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan
• Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects
• A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged
• Free access to the company gym
• Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site

What Your Bring

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning or related supply chain processes
• Proven experience in supply chain data analysis and process optimization
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in SAP Materials Management (MM); experience with S/4HANA is a plus
• Technical skills in SQL, Power BI, Excel, and analytics tools
• Knowledge of advanced planning & scheduling concepts and multi-echelon inventory models
• You bring a proactive, hands‑on mindset and take ownership to drive meaningful improvements
• You communicate clearly, build strong connections across teams, and thrive in a collaborative environment where people work together to achieve ambitious goals
• Fluency in Dutch is mandatory