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Demand & Supply Planner

Viking Nederland

Venlo
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 3 days

Key Skills

Demand Forecasting
Inventory Management
Supply Planning
Supplier Relationship Management
Data Analysis
Performance Monitoring
Process Improvement
Communication
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Proactivity
Customer Focus
Inventory Planning Software
Oracle

Job Description

Job Description A Demand & Supply Planner orchestrates demand forecasting, inventory management, and DC planning. Collaborates with suppliers, analyses data, and ensures efficient supply chain operations. Balances inventory to meet demand while minimizing costs and keeping high service levels. Key role in optimizing processes and maintaining seamless communication across departments. Job responsibility Demand Forecasting: Predicting future demand for products based on historical data and market trends. Inventory Management: Balancing inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess stock and associated costs and keeping high service levels. Supplier Relationship Management: Collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely and complete deliveries, and cost-effective sourcing. Performance Monitoring: Tracking key performance metrics such Line Fill Rate, OTIF, Out of Stock Rate, Backorder value and inventory turnover. Data Analysis: Analyzing supply chain data to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement as well as providing insight to their stakeholders. Communication: Liaising between different departments, such as purchasing & assortment, marketing, sales, and Distribution Centers, to align supply plans with business goals. Process Improvement: Continuously optimizing supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. Job Qualification 3 years of relevant experience in an international field of Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Planning or Logistics, Experience with Inventory Planning software. Oracle knowledge is a plus. Analytical, Communicative, Problem Solving, Pro Active and Customer Focused Fluent knowledge of English, spoken and written. German is a plus. What We Offer Competitive salary 36 days of annual leave Flexible working hours and a hybrid setup (60% office / 40% home) with home-working allowance Travel expense reimbursement and excellent public transport access Attractive pension plan with a generous employer contribution Lease-a-Bike scheme with tax benefits On-site company restaurant and coffee corner Unlimited access to online learning through the GoodHabitz platform Discounts on various products, insurance, sports memberships, and more

Core Responsibilities

Forecast product demand, manage inventory, and coordinate distribution center planning to balance availability, service levels, and costs. Collaborate with suppliers and internal departments, monitor supply chain performance, analyze data, and improve processes.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of relevant experience in supply chain, inventory management, planning, or logistics, preferably in an international environment, and experience with inventory planning software. Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, proactive, and customer-focused abilities are required; fluent spoken and written English is required, while Oracle knowledge and German are advantages.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 36 Days Of Annual Leave
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Hybrid Working
  • Home-Working Allowance
  • Travel Expense Reimbursement
  • Public Transport Access
  • Pension Plan With Employer Contribution
  • Lease-A-Bike Scheme
  • On-Site Restaurant
  • Coffee Corner
  • Online Learning Access
  • Product Discounts
  • Insurance Discounts
  • Sports Membership Discounts

About Viking Nederland

Industry: Business Supplies & Equipment

Company size: 201-500 employees

We zijn Viking! Als toonaangevende expert voor werkplekoplossingen werken we samen met alle soorten bedrijven, van de grootste multinationals tot de kleinste ondernemers op de hoek van de straat. Wij zijn al sinds 1960 pioniers in het vernieuwen van werkplekken, en we helpen bedrijven met hun evolutie naar een duurzamere, efficiëntere en kosteneffectievere werkomgeving. Wij staan voor een groenere, duurzamere toekomst. Wij bouwen voort op ons verleden als basis voor onze volgende stappen. Met onze gedeelde Visie, Missie en Strategie richten wij ons op de juiste zaken voor onze klanten, ons bedrijf en onze planeet. Wij zijn er trots op de vertrouwde voorkeursleverancier te zijn voor vele grote en kleine bedrijven in heel Europa. Met een gevarieerd en uitgebreid productaanbod en een geïntegreerd omni-channel-platform hoeft u niet verder te zoeken. Met een uitzonderlijke klantenservice, een exclusief Viking One klantenprogramma en een reeks Smart Choice- en Price King-alternatieven die rekening houden met uw budget, zijn we de juiste keuze voor iedereen. Op zoek naar een volgende carrièrestap bij Viking? Je vindt al onze vacatures hier: https://www.linkedin.com/company/viking-europe/

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