Supply Planner

At Nouryon our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer societys needs today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you

In your future role as a Supply Planner you will

The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring customer demand is met promptly and cost-effectively. This involves developing and maintaining production and inventory plans that consider customer needs lead times production and logistics capacity raw material requirements and inventory levels.

Key responsibilities include determining stock replenishment strategies and managing inventory targets for the product line. The planner ensures effective translation of demand inputs such as forecasts and sales orders into actionable plans for the product lines within the Americas region.

The role demands maintaining high supply chain efficiency through accurate and optimal replenishment parameters and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure product availability aligns with the sales plan while minimizing operational costs.

As a Supply Planner you will collaborate closely with departments such as demand planning production and logistics to ensure the supply chain operates smoothly and efficiently. You will be part of a global organization where cooperation interaction and knowledge-sharing are essential.

We believe you bring

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Business Management Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of relevant working experience in supply chain.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate with all functional levels within the business.
• Process driven attitude and results orientated.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and business processes.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Demonstrable capability to analyze data (including mass cross-reference data validation trending and forecasting).
• Ability to prioritize and proactively complete projects with little direction.
• Highly proficient in Excel.

Great if you have

• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system.
• Experience with advanced planning software like Arkieva.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP.

We believe you are a team member who has

Supply Planning

You support an effective execution of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by facilitating the Supply Planning and Supply Review processes. You propose alternative scenarios in case of constraints and escalate issues. You track inventories and ensure the quantity is sufficient to meet the plan.

Stakeholder Management

You maintain a strong relationship with the production facilities to ensure conformance to the production schedule and effectively manage any exceptions with demand forecasts. You work with the Integrated Supply Chain organization to ensure key assumptions on anticipated capabilities are reflected within the forecasts. You work collaboratively with Demand Planning to ensure effective demand and supply balancing within the short- and medium-term horizon. Moreover you support collaboration with customer service logistics and 3rd party service providers to meet business obligations in the case of planned and unplanned events.

SAP Master Data Maintenance

You follow best practices and company procedures to maintain and coordinate maintenance of planning parameters relevant for the supply and inventory planning process like stocking policies safety stock settings and lead times. You review and ensure product introductions and discontinuations are correctly reflected in SAP.

Supply Chain Improvements

You drive continuous improvement by periodically reviewing and providing recommendations to enhance the supply network. You review supply chain KPIs like On Time In Full (OTIF) and drive actions to improve. You support global and local Supply Chain projects and initiatives.

Good to know

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once its with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process visit: look forward to receiving your application!

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AboutNouryon

Were looking for tomorrows Changemakers today.

If youre looking for your next career move apply today and join Nouryons worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care cleaning paints and coatings agriculture and food pharmaceuticals and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities in a dynamic international diverse and proactive working environment.

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

What can Nouryon offer you

If you share our values and ambitions we offer a fascinating international environment that rewards your skills and enthusiasm. Our employment package comprises a competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme. Training opportunities and internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects you will help us become first choice for our customers shareholders and employees all over the world.

Application details

For further information on the recruitment process please contact Recruiter name Recruiter. If you have questions on the role please contact Hiring Manager.

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A pre-employment screening may form part of the selection process.