Supply Planner - Walraven

Are you a proactive planner who thrives in an international environment where no two days are the same, who enjoys taking responsibility, can switch gears quickly and comes up with creative solutions in a dynamic setting? Walraven is looking for you! Walraven’s Supply Chain is international and complex: The products are being produced in 8 (company-owned) factories across Europe. Combine this with an extensive range of bought-in goods and global sales – you can imagine the challenge! The central SC-department in Mijdrecht aims to support both sales and manufacturing and maximize efficiency and costs vs. product availability by orchestrating the global Supply Chain.

Objeqtive Recruitment is exclusively recruiting Walraven’s EU Supply and Inventory Planner
(Mijdrecht-NL & Remote – 32-40 hours – permanent)

In this role, you will be the key link between suppliers, production, warehouses and logistics partners across Europe. You will coordinate short and mid-term supply chain planning for the Walraven Group in Europe, addressing capacity issues with the production facilities and suppliers, taking decisions in support of business goals. Enables material availability from Walraven’s manufacturing sites and external suppliers at the right quality and cost for our customers. Additionally, you will:

• Manage your own portfolio of 15–20 suppliers and up to 600 items;
• Keep track on performance levels regarding customer service, stock levels, costs and lead times to end customer and referring KPI’s;
• Monitor key integrated business planning performance indicators;
• Resolve quality and financial issues and handle overstock situations;
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process standardization;
• And cost to serve performance data and help coordinate cross functional work teams to meet high customer service standards.

What makes this role interesting?

• You will work in a European team with colleagues spread across multiple countries. This requires an international mindset and offers variety as well as cross-border collaboration;
• You will enjoy a high degree of independence and room for initiative. Since processes are not always fully defined, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact;
• Daily challenges and escalations ensure your work is never boring, your problem-solving skills will be fully put to use.

You might be! At least when you feel at home in an international company with quick decision making and short lines. When you are eager to learn and develop yourself and you’re not afraid to make mistakes. And of course: When you love to work in a multinational with a heart!

Your key strengths are: Collaboration, understanding the business, analytics, communication, structure, can-do mentality.

Next to this you possess:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in SCM, Logistics Management, Applied Maths or relevant;
• Professional Supply Chain experience in an international (manufacturing) environment;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and writing;
• Willingness to travel (factories / sales-offices).

Walraven offers you:
A great opportunity to further develop yourself as an supply chain professional within a trusted, professional and social environment.

The package is very complete and includes amongst other:

• Salary matching with your background;
• 38 holidays per year;
• Collective bonus;
• Excellent and attractive pension scheme;
• Hybrid working (home / Mijdrecht / travelling);
• Personal development opportunities.

Do you recognize in this profile? Do not hesitate and apply today! Of course, when you lack some of the above, we are open to be convinced. Please contact Tamara van Keulen-Jongerius by phone via +31610711998.

About Walraven
Walraven was established in 1942. The company was founded by Emma and Jan van Walraven. They formed a strong team from the beginning and created value in a smart way, setting the foundation for the organisation as we still know it today. Over 80 years, Walraven has developed from a manufacturing supplier to a manufacturing supplier and integrator. Walraven aims to become the preferred solution partner for integrated solutions in the global installation market.

Objeqtive specializes in placing Specialists, Managers, and Directors in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations throughout the Netherlands (and occasionally beyond), both on an interim and permanent (recruitment and selection) basis.

We go further. Planting the future. Climate-positive business practices are an integral part of our services. Symbolically, we plant a tree for every placement and offset the CO₂ emissions of your new workplace/employee.

Want to know more? We’re happy to explain! Contact Tamara van Keulen-Jongerius via tamara@objeqtive.nl or 0031610711998