Supply Planner
Key Skills
Job Description
Company: A leading organization in the manufacturing sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality products to its customers. The company values efficiency, innovation, and a data-driven approach to supply chain management. Job Description: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Planner to join our client's team on an interim basis. The successful candidate will oversee the weekly production planning for multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring a seamless balance between customer service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: Manage the weekly planning process for 3–5 manufacturing plants Translate customer demand into actionable production plans Evaluate last week’s production results to inform future scheduling Develop weekly production schedules covering several weeks to up to a year ahead Switch between short-term and mid-term planning as needed to optimize factory output Collaborate directly with plant contacts, challenging assumptions when necessary to improve supply plans Ensure production aligns with demand, balancing service levels with manufacturing efficiency Requirements: Strong data skills and proficiency in Excel, experience with Slim4 or SlimStock is a plus HBO degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field 1 to 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning or logistics Critical thinking skills, confident in debating and challenging production assumptions Fluency in Dutch and English Other Information: If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.
Core Responsibilities
The Supply Planner will manage weekly production planning for multiple manufacturing plants to balance customer demand with operational efficiency. This role involves translating demand into actionable schedules and collaborating with plant contacts to optimize factory output.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an HBO degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration with 1 to 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and strong data skills are required, along with fluency in both Dutch and English.
About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 201-500 employees
SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com