As the Supply Chain Planning & Operations Specialist, EMEA, you will be key in a team effort to create a highly efficient operations process in a customer-driven environment, striving for continuous improvement and growth. A great opportunity to join us at a time when we are investing in strengthening our market position.
What will you do?
- Review and optimize production requirements and intercompany supply chain movements, catering to our 7 production sites and 20 warehouses in the EMEA region.
- Prepare and provide forecast and custom reports to stakeholders for mid-term capacity planning and material planning based on the demand plan.
- Improve planning process and parameters using our systems and develop working practices for production and transfer items.
- Analyze and implement stocking policies and implement continuous improvements of inventory levels.
- Implement improvements in production/warehouse processes between affiliates allowing maximum operational flexibility according to customer service, quality, EHS and cost targets.
- Organize and lead regular meetings with the site production scheduling teams + production sites for performance, capacity and improvements.
- Review master data and suggest improvements for assigned portfolio.
- Keep track on performance levels regarding customer service, stock levels, costs and lead times to end customer and referring KPI’s.
- Participating in ongoing improvement projects.
What are we looking for?
- Experience: The ideal candidate will provide solid experience in a similar inventory and planning role within a multisite manufacturing environment. We value experience in automation of supply chain processes. Any additional training necessary will be provided.
- Languages: English professional level spoken and written is a must.
- Soft skills: Strong analytical skills, Customer focus, Team-player, Strong Communication skills, Flexibility, Proactivity and High Safety conscious. Safety is at the core of our culture.
What's in it for you ?
- Work-life balance with a hybrid & flexible working schedule.
- Competitive pay + bonus & rewards programs.
- Health insurance allowance.
- Great pension scheme.
- 28 days minimum of annual leave with buy/sell program.
- Volunteering leave of 2 days per year.
- Access to career growth opportunities in Supply Chain or other related areas of interest.
- QH University: Continuous training programs for all seniority levels.
- Additional benefits such as Wellbeing resources, Women Inclusion, PRIDE & other CRGs and DEI programs.
Join Quaker Houghton's supply Chain team and let's do great things together!
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