Supply Chain Planner

Derks & Derks; Ankeveen; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Derks & Derks is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support the continuity of supply for an international pharmaceutical portfolio. You will translate demand forecasts into purchasing and planning activities, monitor inventory, and mitigate supply risks.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and CMOs to coordinate purchasing, oversee production schedules, and maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• 1–3 years in supply planning, purchasing, logistics or operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate demand forecasts into purchasing and supply planning actions.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential supply risks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and CMOs on scheduling and delivery commitments.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning and maintain planning data in ERP systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business/Engineering/Pharmacy/Life Sciences

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Offer

• versatile role with responsibilities across supply planning, purchasing and supply chain coordination
• opportunity to work within a growing international pharmaceutical organization
• dynamic working environment with short communication lines and committed colleagues
• room for personal development and professional growth

Role

As Supply Chain Planner, you are responsible for supporting the continuity of supply across an international pharmaceutical product portfolio. You translate demand forecasts into purchasing and supply planning activities and ensure that products, materials, and services are available at the right time and in the right quantities. In this position, you monitor inventory levels, identify potential supply risks, and contribute to maintaining an efficient and reliable supply chain.

You collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and Contract Manufacturing Organizations to coordinate purchasing activities, monitor production schedules and follow up on delivery commitments. In addition, you support Sales & Operations Planning processes and contribute to the maintenance and optimization of planning data within ERP systems. Thanks to your analytical mindset, structured approach, and strong communication skills, you are able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the organization.

Profile

• completed bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a related discipline
• 1-3 years of experience in supply planning, purchasing, logistics or operations
• experience within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG or manufacturing environment is preferred
• experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills
• knowledge of Power BI is considered an advantage
• strong analytical and organizational skills
• proactive, accurate and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Company

Our client is an internationally operating organization active within the healthcare and life sciences sector. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes products and services to customers across a wide range of international markets. Combining an international footprint with an entrepreneurial mindset, the organization offers a dynamic working environment characterized by collaboration and short communication lines.

Operating across multiple areas of its value chain, our client places a strong emphasis on quality, compliance and customer focus. Due to continued growth and the increasing complexity of its international operations, the organization is looking for a Supply Chain Planner who thrives in a dynamic environment and can contribute to ensuring reliable product availability and efficient supply chain performance across multiple markets.