Supply and Operations Planning Manager

MediaMarkt Benelux; Etten-Leur; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

30 vacation days

Discounted fitness memberships

Bike lease program

Job summary

MediaMarkt Benelux is searching for a Supply and Operations Planning Manager to lead the planning team across the Netherlands and Belgium. This role involves ensuring optimal inventory levels and logistics capacity while aligning demand forecasts with operational goals.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in supply chain systems. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding product availability and improving service levels.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or Operations Planning, ideally in a retail environment.
• Experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Supply & Operations Planning team.
• Translate demand signals into actionable planning decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning processes.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Demand Planning

Operations Planning

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

ERP Systems

Process Improvement

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Relex

IBM Sterling

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for people who are passionate about technology and eager to provide our customers with the best shopping experience. People who want to make a difference. People like you.

Let's Go!

As Supply and Operations Planning Manager, you will lead the Supply and Operations Planning team across the Netherlands and Belgium. You ensure optimal inventory levels and logistics capacity by aligning demand forecasts with operational and commercial priorities. You lead a team of Supply Chain specialists responsible for daily planning, execution, and inventory control. Together, you safeguard product availability while balancing cost efficiency and service levels.

You act as the key link between Sales, Forecasting, Warehousing, and International Supply Chain teams, ensuring alignment between demand planning and operational capacity. You proactively identify constraints and drive solutions to keep operations running smoothly. You continuously monitor performance, analyze KPIs, and implement improvements to increase efficiency and service levels. You also support supplier discussions related to logistics performance, compliance, and cost-to-serve optimization.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a Supply & Operations Planning team (4+ specialists), focusing on capability building and performance management
• Translating demand signals into actionable planning decisions across inventory and capacity constraints
• Coordinating cross-functional planning processes between commercial, warehousing, and international supply chain stakeholders
• Resolving structural and operational bottlenecks in the supply chain through data-driven problem solving
• Driving end-to-end performance improvements based on KPI analysis and operational insights
• Supporting external supplier discussions on logistics performance, compliance, and cost optimization initiatives
• Embedding continuous improvement practices within the S&OP process and wider supply chain organization

Who are you?

You are full of energy and thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Variety in your work and new challenges give you extra drive to spot opportunities and take initiative. With your proactive mindset, you actively contribute to the team, as you believe the best results are achieved together. You switch easily and adapt quickly to what’s needed. Do you recognize yourself in this? Then you’re a perfect fit for MediaMarkt!

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration
• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, or Operations Planning, ideally in a retail environment
• Experience with ERP and supply chain planning systems (e.g. SAP, Relex, IBM Sterling)
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI/dashboarding tools
• Experience in process improvement and change management
• Knowledge of European logistics networks and transport modalities is a plus
• Experience in vendor management is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured way of working
• Strong communication skills and able to work across international and cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French is a plus

About us

At MediaMarkt, we love technology and enjoy sharing this passion with others. Together with over 50,000 colleagues across Europe, we are building the retail experience of the future every day.

What do we offer you?

• An – without exaggeration – fantastic workplace in ‘De Rotterdam’, as well as our National Distribution Center (NDC) in Etten-Leur
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Freedom and responsibility to shape your own role and bring ideas to life in a dynamic, opportunity-rich environment
• The opportunity to grow quickly and develop yourself in many directions
• Attractive perks, such as an employee discount, 30 vacation days, discounted fitness memberships, a bike lease program, and advantages on various insurance products