Stroom is looking for a Demand Planner
About the client
Our client is an international player in the food industry, with a strong market position and an established presence in Europe. From its base in Belgium, the organization supports its customers with a wide range of high-quality food products.
As part of an international group, the company combines a professional and dynamic work environment with a pragmatic, entrepreneurial culture. To support its continued growth, we are looking for a Demand Planner on their behalf.
About the job
As a Demand Planner, you are responsible for the planning and availability of a portion of the product portfolio. You serve as a key link between Customer Service, Purchasing, Production, Packaging, and Logistics, and ensure that the right products are available at the right time;
- You will be responsible for demand planning for purchased products and will also support packaging planning;
- You translate projected demand and customer needs into a concrete and feasible plan. In doing so, you monitor inventory levels and product availability and anticipate potential shortages or surpluses;
- You will work closely with Customer Service, Purchasing, and Packaging Planning to ensure product availability and to fulfill customer orders accurately and on time;
- You closely monitor the schedule and supply flow, identify deviations or potential bottlenecks in a timely manner, and take the initiative to work with the relevant stakeholders to find a solution;
- You are responsible for the correct processing and tracking of planning data in the ERP system and ensure that the relevant information is always accurate and up to date;
- You will be part of a team of four planners and will report directly to the Planning Manager.
Job requirements
For this challenge, we are looking for a hands-on and mature planner who enjoys taking on responsibility and thrives in a dynamic supply chain environment.
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree and have gained some initial relevant experience in supply chain, demand planning, production planning, or a similar field;
- You have a good understanding of planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes;
- You have strong analytical skills and are proficient with Excel and ERP systems; experience with SAP is a plus;
- You are organized, meticulous, and able to quickly set priorities when the schedule changes;
- You have strong communication skills and know how to get various internal stakeholders on the same page;
- You take the initiative, think in terms of solutions, and don’t wait for problems to resolve themselves;
- You speak Dutch and English fluently.
What we offer
You will join an ambitious organization with an open culture where entrepreneurship, quality and personal development are encouraged. In addition, the organization offers an attractive salary package.
Interested? Apply now!
