Value Added Service (VAS) Planner

Zwolle - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you want to be a difference maker our people are waiting. See the difference you can make at AbbVie Logistics in Zwolle.

Do you have a supply chain or logistics background and are you ready to give your career a boost Do you like a coordinating role working with multiple teams and departments

If the answer to these questions is yes AbbVie might have your desired job as a Value Added Service Planner in Zwolle.

Your role at AbbVie

The Value Added Service (VAS) Planner is part of the Global Supply Planning team located in Zwolle and is responsible for coordination of VAS activities between Planning Central and Regional distribution centers (DC) Global Distribution and Logistics Quality Assurance (QA) Packaging Engineering and Affiliates. We have a hybrid working model (60% onsite).

In this role you will work closely with QA and the DCs to plan and coordinate VAS activities. The objective is to meet market demand on a routine basis as well as in exceptional cases. Therefore the Value Added Service Planner needs to ensure set up activities have been completed by DCs and Supply Chain stakeholders as well as execution is aligned to plan and processes are continuously improved. By continuously raising the bar the VAS Planner ensures success for AbbVie and patients. To achieve this the VAS Planner builds strong relationships with Distribution Centers Affiliates and internal supply chain partners.

Responsibilities

Coordinate set up and execution of Value Added Service (VAS) activities for AbbVie Pharmaceutical and Aesthetics (semi-)finished products between Quality Assurance Finance Affiliates Planning Global Label Management and Distribution Centers.

Ensure that VAS execution is aligned with plan and ensure that short notice activities are efficiently performed within cost and compliance guidelines.

Maintain accurate data in SAP and enable enhanced system utilization.

Coordinate with appropriate Supply Chain and AbbVie functional partners (e.g. Quality Finance) to set VAS policies for the distribution centers in the Netherlands US Singapore and Panama.

Establish best practices by driving benchmarking/sharing best practices across the various sites.

Drive sustainable margin and process improvements by offering innovative ideas and solutions to maximize business opportunities address challenges and reduce operating cost.

Monitor and provide feedback on distribution center performance incl. keeping track and analyzing of meaningful KPIs.

Manage specific project activities to optimize operational performance and meet strategic business needs while ensuring that assurance of supply is achieved.

Qualifications :

What we ask

As a Value Added Service Planner you will be working in an informal atmosphere and international multi-cultural environment. Cooperating with others comes easily to you and you are open-minded about other cultures. Furthermore you are focused on achieving goals take initiative can run several projects in parallel and can communicate fluently in English. More specifically we ask the following of you:

Bachelor or Master level preferably in Operations Supply Chain or Business Management

Some relevant experience within supply chain (internship or 1-2 years work experience in a similar environment)

Excellent written and oral English communication skills are required

Experienced with ERP systems preferably SAP

A team player with focus on improvement and strong drive for results

Excellent organizational skills are required

Proven strong problem solving negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Must possess a good stress tolerance and ability to differentiate and prioritize

Ability to step up and take leadership when needed

Persistent and resilient when confronted with obstacles and resolves issues in a timely manner

You have a right to work for the Netherlands (no sponsorship offered) and live at reasonable distance from our Zwolle office.

Additional Information :

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

If you want to be a difference maker our people are waiting. See the difference you can make at AbbVie Logistics in Zwolle.Do you have a supply chain or logistics background and are you ready to give your career a boost Do you like a coordinating role working with multiple teams and departmentsIf th...