Senior Supply Chain Planner

Hunter Douglas; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to join the Europe Supply Planning team. You will manage a material resource planning portfolio, ensure product availability, and drive efficiency across internal and external stakeholders.

The role involves SAP MRP ownership, KPI tracking, and close collaboration with commercial and operations teams to optimize inventory and service levels. The position requires 5–7 years in supply planning, strong analytical skills, and a degree in a related

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Supply Planning, MRP Controlling or Demand Planning.
• Advanced MS Office and Excel skills, with experience using SAP MRP.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Engineering.
• Strong analytical thinking with data-driven decision making.
• Confident communication and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ownership mindset and continuous improvement orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply in line with demand to achieve service level targets and ensure component and fabric availability.
• Monitor and manage back orders, shortages, and supply risks with timely communication.
• Coach & mentor junior planners in best practices.
• Align supply plans with demand forecasts, including new product introductions.
• Own and maintain MRP parameters and master data in SAP.
• Ensure accurate stock visibility, in-transit inventory, and open orders in SAP MRP.
• Replenish and manage inventory within stock budgets.
• Improve MRP processes, routines and controls.
• Provide analysis to the S&OP process with commercial/operational teams.
• Track KPIs like OTIF, stock availability and lead time adherence.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with customer service, transport, warehousing, procurement, manufacturing and finance.
• Drive process improvements, automation and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Supply planning experience

MRP / Demand Planning

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Administration/Engineering

Tools

SAP MRP

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Supply Planner to join our Supply Chain team. Working as part of the Supply Planning function, you will be responsible for the management of a material resource planning portfolio across HD Europe. The role focuses on ensuring product availability for internal and external customers, right-sized inventory management and operational efficiency. As a front-line point of contact for vendors and key business stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring effective relationships are developed and maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage supply in line with demand to achieve service level targets, ensuring availability of components and fabrics for customer and production orders.
• Monitor and manage back orders, shortages, and supply risks, ensuring timely communication and resolution across stakeholders.
• Coach & mentor Supply Planners & MRP controllers in the team with best practices.
• Align supply plans with demand forecasts, including new product introductions and promotional activities.
• Own and maintain MRP parameters and master data in SAP, ensuring accurate visibility of stock, in-transit inventory, and open orders.
• Ensure SAP MRP accurately depicts and maintains stock position, in transit stock, open purchase and sales orders.
• Replenish and manage inventory within agreed stock budgets, balancing service, cost, and working capital.
• Implement and continuously improve MRP processes, routines, and controls within the assigned portfolio.
• Provide analysis and input to the S&OP process in collaboration with commercial and operational teams.
• Track and report KPIs (e.g. OTIF, stock availability, lead time adherence) to drive operational performance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with customer service, transport, warehousing, procurement, manufacturing, and finance.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

Work from our Oudenbosch location once a week to collaborate with the wider team.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5–7 years of experience in Supply Planning, MRP Controlling or Demand Planning.
• Advanced MS Office and Excel skills, with experience using SAP MRP.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Engineering.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to make data-driven decisions and solve complex planning and sourcing challenges.
• Confident and effective communication with the wider business and external vendors.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across different functions.
• Ability to take ownership, improve ways of working and contribute to cross-functional business goals.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in new tools, technologies and more efficient ways of working.

At Hunter Douglas, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a real difference.