S&OP Planner – NPI (New Product Introductions)

Bugaboo; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Flexible & hybrid working

Wellness program (OpenUp)

Bugaboo stroller benefit

Birthday day off

Commuting reimbursement

Job summary

Bugaboo Group in Amsterdam is seeking a strategic S&OP Planner for New Product Introductions (NPI). You will drive planning across Product Management, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations and Finance to align demand, supply, and timelines for launches and EOL transitions.

Join a dynamic, international team and shape the deployment of new products while maintaining disciplined master data, risk analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-growing global brand.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in a relevant discipline (Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration or similar).
• Available 32 hours per week.
• 3–5 years' experience in demand or supply planning, S&OP, retail merchandising and/or trading, inventory management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and APS systems.
• Strong analytical, data-driven and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of new product launch plans, milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate demand, supply and inventory planning activities for NPI projects.
• Drive timely and accurate master data readiness, including lifecycle, pricing, channels and planning parameters.
• Maintain initial and updated demand forecasts based on commercial input.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Production Planning to create and maintain feasible supply plans.
• Develop launch scenarios, identify risks and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Monitor inventory ramp-up, readiness and deviations during launch execution.
• Support end-of-life projects, including ramp-down analysis, inventory exposure and mitigation planning.
• Create and maintain NPI and EOL dashboards, milestone tracking and management updates.
• Lead selected NPI or EOL projects of limited scope or complexity.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities to improve processes, tools and collaboration.

Skills

Demand planning

S&OP

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

Data-driven decisions

Execution

Education

BSc/MSc in Supply Chain or related

Tools

ERP systems

APS systems

Job description

At Bugaboo Group, our story is about people.

It’s about the parents and families who inspire us every day, and just as much about the people behind the scenes who make our products and ideas come to life. From designers and engineers to marketers, supply chain specialists, and customer care experts, every person at Bugaboo Group plays a part in shaping the journeys of families around the world.

What connects us is more than just work. We’re curious by nature, driven by creativity, and motivated by a shared belief that we can make life on the move easier and more joyful. We celebrate individuality, encourage new ideas, and value collaboration across every corner of our global community.

At Bugaboo Group, you won’t just find a job, you’ll find a place where you can grow, belong, and contribute to something meaningful. Together, we’re building products that last, a culture that inspires, and a future we’re proud to be part of.

We’re currently looking for someone who can bring new products to life through excellent planning.

Join our Global Sales and Operations Planning team in Amsterdam and play a key role in ensuring successful product launches and well-managed end-of-life transitions across our portfolio of brands.

Your Mission

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is a monthly business process that aligns demand, supply and financial plans to support strategic decision-making and execution for the Group brands.

As our S&OP Planner - New Product Introductions (NPI), you will drive the operational planning and coordination of new product launches and end-of-life transitions. Working across Product Management, Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations and Finance, you will ensure that assumptions, timelines, demand, supply and inventory plans are aligned and ready for execution.

Together with the New Production Introductions Lead (whom you will report into and back-up when needed), you’ll also independently manage selected NPI and End—of-Life (EOL) projects.

What you'll do

• Support the preparation and execution of new product launch plans, milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate demand, supply and inventory planning activities for NPI projects.
• Drive timely and accurate master data readiness, including lifecycle, pricing, channels and planning parameters.
• Maintain initial and updated demand forecasts based on commercial input.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Production Planning to create and maintain feasible supply plans.
• Develop launch scenarios, identify risks and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Monitor inventory ramp-up, readiness and deviations during launch execution.
• Support end-of-life projects, including ramp-down analysis, inventory exposure and mitigation planning.
• Create (with support if needed) and maintain NPI and EOL dashboards, milestone tracking and management updates.
• Lead selected NPI or EOL projects of limited scope or complexity.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities to improve processes, tools and collaboration.

Who you are

You thrive in a dynamic, international environment where several projects move in parallel. You combine analytical thinking with strong execution discipline and can structure input from multiple teams into clear business insights and actions.

What will make you successful

Curiosity, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit are central to how you work. You take ownership, communicate risks early and bring structure and momentum to a multi-project environment.

A natural communicator and warm relator: you can make the complex simple, you’re comfortable presenting to a group and highly approachable

Requirements:

• Completed BSc or MSc Education in Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration or similar relevant discipline
• Available 32 hours per week
• 3–5 years' experience in demand or supply planning, S&OP, retail merchandising and / or trading, inventory management
• Hands‑on experience with ERP and APS systems
• Strong analytical, data‑driven and execution skills; data / business analysis skills as big pro
• Ability to digest complex matters and structure information received from various sources / teams in relevant insights and actions for the business
• Experience working in cross‑functional and international environments

What we offer

• An enthusiastic team of friendly, driven colleagues with love for our mission and brand;
• An inspirational, inclusive, fast-growing international work environment in which you can make a difference and develop yourself further;
• Access to OpenUp (wellness hub) - monthly wellbeing webinars, individual coaching and an Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough;
• Holiday swap (you are free to exchange a public holiday for another day that is more important to you);
• Bicycle lease plan - a monthly contribution up to EUR 50 to support you in leasing a bicycle;
• Eligible to participate in Bugaboo’s bonus plan;
• Flexible and hybrid working and the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world 8 weeks of the year;
• A Bugaboo stroller when expecting a baby & Bugaboo friends & family of 20% discount;
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers (based on eligibility);
• Day off on your Birthday & Day off for volunteering activities:
• 25 holiday days per calendar year and an additional day for every year of service (up to 5 years);
• Commuting reimbursement (Bugaboo refunds 100% of the public transport costs or 0,21 EUR per km travelling by car/bike/scooter-motor).
• Work from home allowance plus home-office set up budget;
• A solid pension plan, disability insurance and discount on your supplemental healthcare insurance.

Once you apply

If you’re considered a strong candidate for the role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to continue the conversation.

If we both feel there’s a positive connection, you’ll move on to an interview with the hiring manager and another member of the S&OP team. The next stage may include a short assignment, followed by another interview with a key stakeholder panel.

If the feeling is positive on both sides and you and Bugaboo are still enthusiastic about moving forward, you’ll receive an offer to join the Bugaboo team!