Supply Chain Planner

Karsten International; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

13th month & 8% holiday pay

Lunch provision

Bike lease

Well-being program

Job summary

Karsten International seeks a Supply Chain Planner to turn forecasts and market insights into actionable stock plans. You will balance inventory with costs, coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, and Finance, and lead demand reviews to adapt plans as market conditions change.

Amsterdam-based role with strong cross-functional exposure. Ideal candidates hold an HBO/Bachelor's in a related field, possess advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• HBO/Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills: you enjoy working with data and know how to turn complex information into clear insights and actions.
• Experience with demand planning, forecasting techniques and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working efficiently with ERP systems.
• Understanding of warehouse and logistics processes, combined with a strong awareness of costs.
• You are accurate and structured, while remaining calm and flexible when priorities suddenly change.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate easily with different disciplines, from warehouse operations to Sales and Finance.
• Experience with ADR regulations, HS codes and import processes is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Managing inventory and replenishment for our fulfilment centres, balancing product availability, stock levels and costs.
• Analysing demand patterns, historical data, lead times and market developments to create and improve forecasts.
• Working closely with Purchasing, Sales and other teams to translate forecasts and market insights into effective inventory plans.
• Identifying supply chain risks and opportunities and translating your analyses into clear recommendations for the business.
• Coordinating with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure products move efficiently through our inbound, storage and outbound processes.
• Leading regular demand reviews, monitoring forecast accuracy and adjusting plans when circumstances change.
• Supporting the logistics operation during peak periods when needed.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Excel

ERP systems

Warehouse processes

Cost awareness

Communication

Education

HBO/Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Business Analytics or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

40 hours per week

Do you enjoy turning data and market demand into smart supply chain decisions? Are you analytical, organised and comfortable coordinating with different teams in a fast-moving international environment? Then this could be the role for you!

As a Supply Chain Planner, you are at the heart of our supply chain. You make sure our fulfilment centres have the right stock at the right time, while keeping inventory levels healthy and costs under control. By combining forecasts, historical data and market insights, you translate demand into effective supply and inventory plans. You work closely with colleagues across Purchasing, Logistics, Sales, E-commerce, Project Management and Finance. Together, you anticipate changes in demand, identify risks and opportunities and continuously improve the way we plan our supply chain. You report to the Head of Logistics.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing inventory and replenishment for our fulfilment centres, balancing product availability, stock levels and costs.

• Analysing demand patterns, historical data, lead times and market developments to create and improve forecasts.

• Working closely with Purchasing, Sales and other teams to translate forecasts and market insights into effective inventory plans.

• Identifying supply chain risks and opportunities and translating your analyses into clear recommendations for the business.

• Coordinating with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure products move efficiently through our inbound, storage and outbound processes.

• Leading regular demand reviews, monitoring forecast accuracy and adjusting plans when circumstances change.

• Supporting the logistics operation during peak periods when needed.

Your talents:

• HBO/Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Business Analytics or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills: you enjoy working with data and know how to turn complex information into clear insights and actions.

• Experience with demand planning, forecasting techniques and inventory management.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working efficiently with ERP systems.

• Understanding of warehouse and logistics processes, combined with a strong awareness of costs.

• You are accurate and structured, while remaining calm and flexible when priorities suddenly change.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate easily with different disciplines, from warehouse operations to Sales and Finance.

• Experience with ADR regulations, HS codes and import processes is considered a plus.

Who we are?

Karsten International develops a wide range of products for daily use, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty products. You name it, we make it. In addition to working hard and delivering quality, enjoyment and collegiality are our top priorities. The team consists of driven product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketing specialists and graphic designers. Thanks to a broad international network and more than ten years of experience, we are winning the hearts of consumers all over the world with our products. You will be given every opportunity to contribute to this.

What we offer

• Plenty of space for personal growth, ownership and continuous improvement

• Excellent pension scheme

• Travel allowance or OV card, 13th month & 8% holiday pay

• Daily fresh lunch, fruit, and great coffee

• Bootcamp, yoga, football team

• Option to lease a bike

• OpenUp for mental well-being + massage at the office

• Discounts on great products & fun company outings

• Easily accessible office in Amsterdam

• Support with HSM visa and 30% ruling (if applicable)

Our core values

(woven into how we work together)

• Efficient & cost-conscious: We manage time and resources smartly, think critically and value what’s already in place.

• Ambitious with long‑term focus: We take ownership, build lasting relationships and stay humble in our success.

• Striving for the best: We measure, learn, improve—and challenge each other to exceed expectations.

• Direct & respectful: We communicate openly and treat everyone with respect, regardless of background.

• We like to have fun: We enjoy what we do and create a positive, energetic work environment.

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