Supply planner a.i.

Michael Page; Hoek van Holland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting with a Supply Planner A.i. position in the Netherlands. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, inventory management and data-driven planning within a dynamic retail environment.

The assignment is 4 months, full-time and on-site, with 32/40 hours per week. Start ASAP; zzp-based candidates preferred, located in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of planning experience in the food/FMCG sector, preferably with supermarket chains.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, inventory management and financial planning capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI and planning tools.
• Fluent in Dutch and registered as a ZZP in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial plans covering revenue, margin, inventory and purchasing budgets.
• Translate commercial strategies and market developments into forecasts and targets.
• Monitor performance against plan and recommend corrective actions.
• Create forecasting models to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with commercial, supply chain and finance stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Planning tools

Job description

• Develop and maintain financial plans covering revenue, margin, inventory and purchasing budgets.
• Translate commercial strategies and market developments into forecasts and actionable targets.
• Monitor sales, margin and inventory performance against plan and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Perform scenario analyses to evaluate the impact of pricing, assortment and promotional decisions.
• Create and maintain forecasting models to support commercial decision-making.
• Establish financial frameworks and targets for inventory planning and stock management.
• Evaluate business opportunities and risks based on financial and operational data.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, supply chain and finance stakeholders.
• Support purchasing and intake planning activities for assigned product groups.
• Deliver performance reporting and communicate insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, reporting and business processes.
• Ensure data quality and planning accuracy across relevant systems and tools.

As a Supply Planner a.i. you will

• Develop and maintain financial plans covering revenue, margin, inventory and purchasing budgets.
• Translate commercial strategies and market developments into forecasts and actionable targets.
• Monitor sales, margin and inventory performance against plan and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Perform scenario analyses to evaluate the impact of pricing, assortment and promotional decisions.
• Create and maintain forecasting models to support commercial decision-making.
• Establish financial frameworks and targets for inventory planning and stock management.
• Evaluate business opportunities and risks based on financial and operational data.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, supply chain and finance stakeholders.
• Support purchasing and intake planning activities for assigned product groups.
• Deliver performance reporting and communicate insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, reporting and business processes.
• Ensure data quality and planning accuracy across relevant systems and tools.

Opportunity to improve planning processesAssignment for 4 months

Requirements For The Supply Planner A.i. Role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, Category Analysis or a similar planning function.
• At least 5 years of experience in planning within the food/FMCG industry (experience with supermarket chains is an advantage). Given the requirements of this assignment, we are currently focusing exclusively on candidates with a proven background in the food industry. As a result, candidates from other sectors will not be prioritized in the current selection process.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, inventory management and financial planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI and planning tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across commercial and operational functions.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch
• ZZP registered and based in the Netherlands

An international consumer-focused organisation operating in a dynamic retail commercial environment in North Holland. The business manages a broad product portfolio and relies on data-driven planning to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

• Start date: ASAP
• 32/40h per week
• Full time on site
• 4 months contract