EMEA Supply Chain Planning & Operations Specialist

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!

Are you a QH colleague?

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