Supply Chain Manager

Loparex B.V.; Apeldoorn; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Loparex B.V. in Apeldoorn is seeking a results-oriented Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations at our facility.

You will head a team of 6, reporting to the Supply Chain Director, and own material management, production planning, inventory, warehousing and shipping to achieve operational excellence. You will drive IBP optimization, implement automation and standardization, and push continuous improvement while meeting OTIF and inventory targets across a global supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 10 years in supply chain with 5+ years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Strong decision-making for SIOP and make-or-buy decisions.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred; familiarity with Advanced Planning & Scheduling systems is a plus.
• APICS or similar certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• High autonomy and ability to work in a team and drive results.
• Dutch language proficiency; permit to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop your team to achieve high performance.
• Strategic planning: analyze capacity and performance, align forecasts and schedules, and drive IBP optimization.
• Procurement oversight: manage procurement and contracting of non-centrally managed materials and services.
• Inventory optimization: analyze metrics to increase turnover, reduce waste, and secure material availability.
• Operational excellence: review, challenge, and enhance supply chain methods, with focus on automation and standardization.
• Continuous improvement: map end-to-end process and upgrade demand forecasting and planning tools.
• Performance management: meet or exceed OTIF, lead time, and inventory targets.
• Organizational development: reconfigure Apeldoorn supply chain structure.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Inventory management

ERP (SAP)

Advanced Planning & Scheduling

SIOP

Change management

Communication

Project management

Autonomy

Scenario modeling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain

APICS certification

Tools

SAP

APS systems

Job description

We are seeking a results-oriented Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize supply chain operations at our Apeldoorn facility. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will lead a team of 6 and take ownership of the full end to end supply chain, from material management and production planning to inventory, warehousing, and shipping, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with company goals.

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, implement innovative solutions, and drive continuous improvement across a globally connected supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Team leadership: Lead, mentor and develop your team to achieve high performance, and address skill gaps through coaching and development plans.
• Strategic planning: Analyze capacity and performance to align forecasts and schedules, and act as a stakeholder and leader in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) optimization.
• Procurement oversight: Manage procurement and contracting of non-centrally managed materials and services.
• Inventory optimization: Analyze inventory metrics to increase turnover, reduce waste, and secure timely, cost-efficient material availability.
• Operational excellence: Review, challenge, and enhance supply chain methods, with a focus on simplification, automation and standardization.
• Continuous improvement: Map the end-to-end supply chain process, implement systems and process improvements that reflect best practices, and upgrade demand forecasting and Advanced Planning & Scheduling tools.
• Performance management: Meet or exceed supply chain performance metrics, including OTIF, lead time, and inventory levels.
• Organizational development: Assess and reconfigure the Apeldoorn supply chain organizational structure.

Skills, experience & knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain roles, including at least 5 years in a supervisory position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong decision-making skills related to SIOP processes, make-or-buy decisions, and similar matters.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred; familiarity with Advanced Planning and Scheduling systems is a plus.
• APICS or similar professional certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, and exposure to project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels of the organization.
• A high degree of autonomy combined with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, bridge differences, and get things done.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, including comfort with scenario modeling.
• Results-driven, with a sense of urgency and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Professional-level proficiency in Dutch, spoken and written.
• A valid permit to work in the Netherlands.
• Be part of a dynamic, innovative team committed to operational excellence at a global manufacturer.
• Lead transformational initiatives within a globally connected supply chain.
• Salary range between €5.500, - up to €7.700, - gross per month based on a 36-hour work week.