Associate Director, Regional Planning Lead

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Supply Chain

Job Summary

Regional Planning Lead EMEA Industrial & Scientific Location: Brussels/Belgium or Krakow/Poland

About Ansell

Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being. The worlds need for better protection never stops so Ansell is constantly researching developing and investing to manufacture and distribute cutting-edge product innovation and technology marketed under well-known brands that customers trust. Operating in two main business segments Industrial and Healthcare Ansell is the market leader that continues to grow employing 14000 people worldwide. Learn more about our Company our People and our Values:

Join Us as Regional Planning Lead EMEA Industrial & Scientific
Ansell is seeking a strategic and collaborative Regional Planning Lead to join our EMEA Industrial & Scientific Commercial Operations team. This role is essential to driving profitable sales growth and customer retention by leading regional planning and integrated business processes. You will be the key point of contact for end-to-end supply chain operations ensuring customer-centric improvements and world-class service levels at optimal inventory costs.

What will your role be

As Regional Planning Lead you will:

Lead the development of an 18-month rolling demand forecast integrating volume and value projections to support business planning.
Drive the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process aligning regional forecasts with financial targets and identifying gaps and opportunities.
Collaborate with Sales Marketing Finance and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate forecasting and execution of product availability.
Optimize inventory levels across regions and warehouses balancing service levels with cost efficiency.
Monitor and manage excess and obsolete inventory implementing proactive measures to prevent stock issues.
Lead weekly short-term execution meetings (S&OE) to identify and resolve supply constraints before they impact customers.
Support product lifecycle planning including new product introductions and rationalization from a demand and regional execution perspective.
Represent regional planning in customer journey improvement initiatives identifying pain points and delivering solutions.
Manage and develop a high-performing planning team fostering a culture of collaboration ownership and continuous improvement.
Act as a key partner to the global supply chain organization ensuring smooth end-to-end planning and logistics operations.
What will you bring to Ansell
Bachelors degree in a business-related field
Senior experience in supply chain in FMCG healthcare or pharmaceutical industries
Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a natural ability to motivate teams build networks and drive change across multicultural environments
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities resilience under pressure and a proactive results-oriented mindset focused on delivering customer-centric solutions
Strong expertise in demand planning inventory management and integrated business planning
Experience in global matrix organizations and strategic planning
Excellent communication storytelling and data interpretation skills
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Willingness to travel across the region as needed

Why join Ansell

Work for a global leader in health and safety protection solutions
Competitive remuneration and annual bonus based on performance
Country-specific benefits (e.g. meal vouchers medical coverage pension plan)
Flexible working arrangements combining office and remote work
Inclusive collaborative and supportive work culture
International environment with diverse teams
Professional development and career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement
Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of age sex gender identity sexual orientation race color ethnic origin religion disability genetic information or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.
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Director

Regional Planning Lead EMEA Industrial & Scientific Location: Brussels/Belgium or Krakow/PolandAbout AnsellAnsell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being. The worlds need for better protection never stops so Ansell is constantly ...

Regional Planning Lead EMEA Industrial & Scientific Location: Brussels/Belgium or Krakow/Poland

About Ansell

What will your role be

As Regional Planning Lead you will:

Lead the development of an 18-month rolling demand forecast integrating volume and value projections to support business planning.
Drive the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process aligning regional forecasts with financial targets and identifying gaps and opportunities.
Collaborate with Sales Marketing Finance and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate forecasting and execution of product availability.
Optimize inventory levels across regions and warehouses balancing service levels with cost efficiency.
Monitor and manage excess and obsolete inventory implementing proactive measures to prevent stock issues.
Lead weekly short-term execution meetings (S&OE) to identify and resolve supply constraints before they impact customers.
Support product lifecycle planning including new product introductions and rationalization from a demand and regional execution perspective.
Represent regional planning in customer journey improvement initiatives identifying pain points and delivering solutions.
Manage and develop a high-performing planning team fostering a culture of collaboration ownership and continuous improvement.
Act as a key partner to the global supply chain organization ensuring smooth end-to-end planning and logistics operations.
What will you bring to Ansell
Bachelors degree in a business-related field
Senior experience in supply chain in FMCG healthcare or pharmaceutical industries
Strong leadership and collaboration skills with a natural ability to motivate teams build networks and drive change across multicultural environments
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities resilience under pressure and a proactive results-oriented mindset focused on delivering customer-centric solutions
Strong expertise in demand planning inventory management and integrated business planning
Experience in global matrix organizations and strategic planning
Excellent communication storytelling and data interpretation skills
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Willingness to travel across the region as needed

Why join Ansell

Work for a global leader in health and safety protection solutions
Competitive remuneration and annual bonus based on performance
Country-specific benefits (e.g. meal vouchers medical coverage pension plan)
Flexible working arrangements combining office and remote work
Inclusive collaborative and supportive work culture
International environment with diverse teams
Professional development and career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement
Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of age sex gender identity sexual orientation race color ethnic origin religion disability genetic information or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.
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