Supply / Demand Planner

Sire Search; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sire Search in Breda is seeking a Central Supply Planning Specialist to own weekly planning for multiple production sites, translating demand into practical production plans while balancing customer service with factory output.

The role requires an HBO degree in a related field, 1–5 years of planning experience, strong data skills, and fluency in Dutch and English. Experience with Slim4 is a plus; on-site with limited remote work under a 4-month contract.

Qualifications

• HBO degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• 1–5 years of relevant planning experience (junior to mid-level).
• Strong data skills and Excel capability.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Experience with Slim4 (SlimStock) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the weekly planning cycle for multiple production plants (3–5 sites).
• Translate demand into weekly production plans aligning with plant capabilities.
• Review prior-week production performance and update weekly planning buckets.
• Switch between short-term priorities and mid-term horizons (weeks to ~1 year).
• Challenge and align with plant stakeholders to reach an optimal plan.
• Support continuous improvement in planning processes, reporting, and data quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

HBO degree (Supply Chain)

Tools

Excel

Slim4 / SlimStock

Job description

Company
Our client is a fast-paced manufacturing organisation with multiple production sites and a strong focus on reliable supply and efficient operations. The planning team works closely with plant stakeholders to ensure customer demand is translated into a realistic, high-quality production plan.

Job Description

We are looking for a Central Supply Planning Specialist to provide interim support within a central planning team. The Central Supply Planning Specialist will own the weekly supply planning for several production sites and will translate demand into a practical production plan, balancing high customer service levels with efficient factory output.

Responsibilities

• Own the weekly planning cycle for multiple production plants (typically 3–5 sites).


• Translate demand into weekly production plans and align these with plant capabilities and constraints.


• Review prior-week production performance and convert learnings into updated weekly planning buckets.


• Switch comfortably between short-term operational priorities and mid-term planning horizons (weeks up to roughly a year ahead).


• Challenge and align with plant stakeholders to reach the best possible plan and drive clarity in decision‑making.


• Support continuous improvement in planning ways of working, reporting, and data quality where needed.


• Temporary Full-Time Contract (4 Months) - (1-2 days Remote)

Requirements

• HBO degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.


• 1–5 years of relevant planning experience (junior to mid-level).


• Strong data skills and Excel capability.


• Comfortable communicating with and challenging stakeholders to reach the best supply plan.


• Fluent in Dutch and English.


• Experience with Slim4 (SlimStock) is a plus.

Other Information

The role is based on-site and requires close collaboration with the central planning team and plant contacts.