Supply Planner (temp)

Huxley; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure product availability across multiple European distribution centres. You will manage inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers, and resolve supply challenges to support commercial goals and deliver an excellent customer experience.

Key cross-functional collaboration includes Buying, Commercial Planning, Logistics, and suppliers to align supply plans with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, or a similar supply chain role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed planning decisions.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP), forecasting and replenishment tools, or other supply chain planning systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage product availability for a designated product category across multiple distribution centres.
• Monitor and optimise inventory levels based on demand forecasts, supplier lead times, stock levels, and incoming deliveries.
• Analyse demand fluctuations and proactively take action to maximise product availability during key sales periods.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supply related escalations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders within forecasting and replenishment systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure deliveries are completed on time and in full.
• Identify risks to supply and develop mitigation plans to minimise stock shortages and disruptions.
• Work closely with Buying, Commercial Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment between supply plans and business priorities.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and collaborate on initiatives to improve availability and service levels.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and planning processes.
• Analyse planning data and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

38 hours | 3 days on site | Temp contract (6 months)

About the Company

Our client is a fast growing international retailer with a rapidly expanding footprint across Europe. With thousands of stores and millions of customers visiting every week, the business operates a highly dynamic and complex supply chain network that ensures products are available at the right place and time.

To support continued growth, we are looking for a Supply Planner to join a collaborative and international supply chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who wants to develop their career within a fast paced retail environment.

The Role

As a Supply Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring optimal product availability across multiple European distribution centres. You will be responsible for managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and proactively resolving supply challenges to support commercial goals and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Working cross functionally with Buying, Commercial Planning, Logistics, and suppliers, you will help ensure a smooth flow of products throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product availability for a designated product category across multiple distribution centres.
• Monitor and optimise inventory levels based on demand forecasts, supplier lead times, stock levels, and incoming deliveries.
• Analyse demand fluctuations and proactively take action to maximise product availability during key sales periods.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supply related escalations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders within forecasting and replenishment systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure deliveries are completed on time and in full.
• Identify risks to supply and develop mitigation plans to minimise stock shortages and disruptions.
• Work closely with Buying, Commercial Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment between supply plans and business priorities.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and collaborate on initiatives to improve availability and service levels.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and planning processes.
• Analyse planning data and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, or a similar supply chain role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed planning decisions.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP), forecasting and replenishment tools, or other supply chain planning systems is highly preferred.
• Experience within retail, FMCG, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, or e commerce environments is considered a strong advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced international environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.