Supply Chain Analyst

Planet Pharma; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist on a freelance/contract basis in the Netherlands. The role focuses on procurement, planning, inventory control, and supplier coordination within a regulated environment.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, analyze data to improve efficiency, and develop material control policies. Independent work style with teamwork across operations and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in supply chain, procurement, materials planning, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and supplier coordination.
• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated environment is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain and logistics activities including procurement, production planning, inventory control, supplier management, outsourcing, and distribution.
• Coordinate integrated processes across operations, purchasing, logistics, and external suppliers to ensure smooth material flow.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization to ensure materials are available when required while controlling costs.
• Analyze procurement and production data to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain material control systems, policies, and procedures that enhance supply chain effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions that streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support project delivery and achievement of business objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional collab

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Job description

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support a dynamic medical technology environment on a freelance/contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, driving process improvements, and managing key planning and procurement activities within a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain and logistics activities including procurement, production planning, inventory control, supplier management, outsourcing, and distribution.
• Coordinate integrated processes across operations, purchasing, logistics, and external suppliers to ensure smooth material flow.
• Support demand planning and inventory optimization to ensure materials are available when required while controlling costs.
• Analyze procurement and production data to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain material control systems, policies, and procedures that enhance supply chain effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions that streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support project delivery and achievement of business objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members where appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in supply chain, procurement, materials planning, logistics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, production planning, and supplier coordination.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated environment is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive and self-motivated professional who can manage multiple priorities.
• Someone comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A detail-oriented individual with a continuous improvement mindset and strong organizational skills.