Supply Chain Planner, Breda, Noord-Brabant

The Company
The client is a prominent leader in the biotechnology sector specializing in human medicines. This company has been at the forefront of developing new products using advancements in recombinant DNA and molecular biology, launching the first blockbuster in the biotechnology industry.    

Role Description 
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that patients in over 75 countries have consistent access to life-changing products. You’ll oversee the planning and coordination of product supply and production lines, ensuring reliability through all stages of a product's lifecycle — from launch to phase-out. This role balances operational efficiency with strategic planning, requiring you to navigate business trends, manage components, and optimize production capacity, all while minimizing costs, waste, and excess inventory. 

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing both mid- and long-term supply plans for specific products and production lines.
• Taking full ownership of planning activities in the Rapid Response environment, ensuring agility and responsiveness.
• Maintaining open and effective communication with key stakeholders and resource owners.
• Participating in cross-functional planning meetings (e.g., IDP STOS, PLTs, GSCTs), contributing insights and recommendations on strategic supply chain decisions.
• Identifying and communicating risks and opportunities related to supply continuity, scrap reduction, and global planning initiatives.
• Proactively monitoring inventory levels and ensuring alignment with business targets and market demand.
• Addressing supply disruptions by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Completing planning cycles on time and conducting scenario planning to support data-driven decision-making.
• Partnering closely with manufacturing sites and global teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain alignment and efficiency. 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid background in end-to-end supply chain planning and operations, ideally within regulated industries like pharmaceuticals, medtech, food & beverages, or ingredients.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven collaboration and communication skills with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives to completion independently.
• Experience with SAP and Rapid Response (RR) is preferred. 

Other information  
Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch!   

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