About this role
As master planner, you will oversee end-to-end planning across the manufacturing network, ensuring effective collaboration between all sites from demand forecasting to production completion. You will play a key role in optimizing product flow , enhancing cross-site value streams , and delivering operational excellence in line with the Group's strategic KPIs. Your responsibilities as a master planner: Collaborating with supply chain on the follow-up of stock fill requirements and demand trends throughout the region Leading the improvement of the planning dpts by establishing a structured and documented planning cycle Maintaining and documenting related planning & procurement policies and processes Following up and reporting the production bottlenecks throughout the region to facilitate the recovery of stockouts Controlling and monitoring the follow up of suppliers within and outside of the LD platform Monitoring & reporting production planning performance i.e. on time delivery reliability, customer lead time, supplier delivery reliability, inventory turns, department cost, etc Ensuring the level of competence of the planning organization through appropriate training and qualification Coaching and evaluating individual employee performance Contributing/leading supply flow between production sites and DCs transformation projects within the region Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a multistep manufacturing environment University degree with specialization in Logistics, Business Administration or Engineering A very good knowledge of English and preferably knowlegde of Italian and Dutch In-depth knowledge of supply chain and production planning A good knowledge of MS Office and SAP S&OP process knowledge Results-oriented with a strong focus on delivering objectives Proven people coaching and team development skills Customer-focused mindset Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills Willing to travel within Europe