Supply Planner, Amersfoort, Utrecht

Company Our client is the largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the Benelux with multiple product branches. In the Netherlands they market about 40 well-known brands within diverse range of products and employs more than 2,500 people.   Job Description Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Establishment Manager to support Day 1 readiness, business continuity and the development of the Day 2 operating model. The role acts as the operational link between Separation and Establishment teams, ensuring effective coordination, risk management, milestone delivery and stakeholder alignment across a global programme.   Responsibilities Act as the operational bridge between Separation and Establishment teams, aligning priorities, decisions, dependencies and risks. Coordinate collaboration between teams and support the resolution of operational and project-related issues. Own and maintain action and milestone tracking across different programme levels to support the timely delivery of critical activities. Monitor progress against key deliverables and escalate risks, delays and decisions when required. Coordinate day-to-day activities across multiple workstreams. Lead regular coordination with Separation teams and other project stakeholders. Engage with factories and operational teams to support readiness activities and resolve issues. Manage project-related data requests, ensuring information is accurate, complete and delivered on time. Support factory engagement and data collection for separation and establishment planning. Identify, track and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies across the programme. Develop recommendations and action plans to reduce operational and project risks. Provide clear updates and reporting to project teams, operational stakeholders and senior leadership.   Requirements 5+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement, preferably within FMCG or another complex operating environment. Experience in areas such as Planning, Manufacturing, Technology, Procurement or Supply Chain Strategy. Background in transformation, innovation, portfolio simplification, network design, capacity creation or manufacturing capability projects. Experience working with internal operations and external partners. Strong project coordination, planning, tracking and governance skills. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to managing risks and issues. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with geographically dispersed teams. Proficiency with project tracking, reporting and governance tools. An accountable, adaptable and inclusive working style.   Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application and contact me.  

Company Our client is the largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the Benelux with multiple product branches. In the Netherlands they market about 40 well-known brands within diverse range of products and employs more than 2,500 people.   Job Description The Innovation & Deploy Project Coordinator will support the successful development, deployment and launch of innovations and product renovations across European markets. Working with teams in Marketing, Research and Development, Supply Chain and Finance, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, meet local market requirements and contribute to business growth.   Responsibilities Lead market-specific innovation projects, including customer exclusives, limited editions and channel-focused initiatives. Support or co-lead the deployment of larger innovation projects across European personal care markets. Help define project scope, coordinate budgets, manage artwork implementation and monitor delivery timelines. Coordinate the development and adaptation of communication materials for local markets. Ensure project assets are delivered on time and comply with local market requirements. Track and analyse innovation performance data and contribute to project and performance reviews. Identify and resolve operational challenges to keep projects on track. Work closely with cross-functional teams across Marketing, Research and Development, Supply Chain and Finance. Organise project meetings, prepare presentations and maintain project documentation. Collaborate with business group teams and market leads to ensure local requirements are fully incorporated. Apply established innovation processes effectively and contribute to their continuous improvement.   Requirements Strong project management and organisational skills. Experience or interest in FMCG. Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively at pace. A positive, proactive and collaborative approach. Experience working in a multicultural environment. Familiarity with structured innovation and product deployment processes is an advantage.   Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application and contact me.  

The Company A large international organization with a strong focus on people development, digital transformation, and organizational capability building. The organization is investing in modern learning technologies, skills-based development, and scalable solutions that improve employee learning experiences across multiple regions. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Learning and Development professional to lead several strategic initiatives, with the main focus on the Digital Learning Ecosystem and Skills Programme. You will provide direction for digital learning platforms, shape the connection between skills and learning, and work closely with Digital HR, business stakeholders, and technology partners. You will also oversee the implementation of SHL development assessments and coordinate selected High Performing Team initiatives across EMEA. This is a senior strategic Learning and Development assignment rather than a traditional Training Manager or Programme Manager position. Responsibilities Digital Learning Ecosystem - Lead the Learning and Development roadmap for the Digital Learning Ecosystem - Translate existing project briefings into clear project plans, priorities, and delivery activities - Provide strategic Learning and Development direction while collaborating closely with Digital HR and internal resources - Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of learning technologies and digital learning experiences - Improve learner experience, accessibility, engagement, and adoption - Coordinate with technology vendors and internal stakeholders - Align the digital learning ecosystem with enterprise capability priorities Skills Agenda - Act as the Learning and Development lead within the enterprise Skills Programme - Translate organizational skills priorities into learning, upskilling, and reskilling solutions - Represent Learning and Development requirements in skills governance and taxonomy decisions - Contribute to skills architecture and operating model development - Connect skills intelligence and workforce capability needs with relevant learning solutions - Support the transition towards a skills based organization High Performing Teams - Coordinate High Performing Team interventions across the EMEA region - Manage incoming business requests and guide stakeholders towards appropriate solutions - Advise facilitators throughout intake, scoping, delivery, and evaluation activities - Partner with business leaders, Human Resources Business Partners, and external providers - Monitor implementation and follow through on agreed interventions SHL Assessment Implementation - Lead implementation, rollout, and adoption of SHL development assessment solutions - Support stakeholder transition activities connected with the existing assessment provider transition - Update development assessment policies, governance, communication materials, and supporting resources - Coordinate 360 assessment design and competency mapping - Drive stakeholder engagement and enablement - Integrate SHL solutions into broader employee development processes Requirements - Strong professional experience within Learning and Development - Demonstrated expertise with digital learning platforms and ecosystems - Practical LXP experience - Strong Organizational Development background - Experience leading strategic enterprise Learning and Development initiatives - Experience translating business and capability requirements into digital learning solutions - Strong stakeholder management skills across Human Resources, Digital HR, business teams, and external vendors - Experience with skills based learning, capability building, upskilling, or reskilling - Knowledge of learning technology implementation and adoption - Experience with assessment solutions such as SHL is valuable - Experience working within complex international organizations - SAP knowledge is a strong advantage - Strong English communication skills - Ability to provide strategic direction while remaining hands on with implementation Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

The Company A global organization operating within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and reliable commercialization and supply operations. The organization works within a highly regulated environment and combines engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and data driven continuous improvement. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Logistics Process Engineer to support and optimize Warehouse and Logistics operations within a highly regulated environment. The role focuses on improving operational processes, internal value streams, and process performance using structured analytical and continuous improvement methodologies. You will independently manage projects and improvement initiatives, use qualitative and quantitative data to solve complex operational challenges, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other subject matter experts. Responsibilities - Analyze and optimize processes within Warehouse and Logistics operations Identify and improve internal value streams and operational performance - Evaluate complex operational issues using qualitative and quantitative data - Apply advanced analytical tools to monitor, model, and predict process performance - Anticipate operational risks and implement preventive solutions - Develop new processes, methods, and procedures to improve performance - Lead continuous improvement and performance improvement initiatives - Manage multiple assignments and projects simultaneously - Independently determine approaches and solutions for operational challenges - Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and other functions - Apply fit for purpose project management methodologies - Provide training, coaching, and guidance to colleagues - Build strong stakeholder relationships to identify requirements and improvement opportunities - Challenge existing processes and support organizational change Requirements - Bachelor or Master degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a comparable discipline - At least 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, operational excellence, process engineering, or performance improvement - At least 2 years of experience within a highly regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or food - Experience optimizing internal value streams - Strong analytical and structured problem solving skills - Experience with Six Sigma, Green Belt, or comparable continuous improvement methodologies - Strong data analysis capabilities and experience using multiple analytical tools - Ability to independently solve complex operational problems - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken - Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Company Ingredients production facility in Borculo, Netherlands (Food sector). Produces high-quality ingredients used globally (e.g., baby, sports and medical nutrition). About the role For this production site in Borculo, we are looking for a Finance Business Partner (Manufacturing Operations) who will act as the financial sparring partner for local management. The role combines strong controlling fundamentals with real business partnering: turning financial insights into practical actions that improve factory performance. This is not a typical desk-based position; regular presence on-site is key. Responsibilities - Own budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance analysis for the factory. - Act as financial business partner to local management; provide insights and challenge performance. - Validate business cases and savings projects (Performance Plus program). - Support cost calculations and decision-making for new products. - Build/improve reporting in SAP and Power BI (translate business needs into reporting). - Contribute to the SAP S/4HANA transition. - Support financial compliance and a strong internal control environment. - Collaborate with Operations, Finance, HQ teams, and a Financial Shared Service Center. Requirements -University degree in Finance / Accountancy / Economics / Business Administration. - 2–5 years relevant experience (controlling, finance, business control); not junior. - Strong analytical skills; able to turn insights into action; strong stakeholder communication. - Dutch + English (factory language is Dutch). - SAP + Excel required; Power BI strongly preferred. - Experience with improvement/savings business cases is important (must be clear on CV). - Production/factory environment experience is a plus. - Affinity with digitization / data; Microsoft Copilot interest is a nice-to-have. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Company For a leading international organisation in the food and nutrition sector, we are looking for an experienced supply chain professional to support planning and integration activities across multiple production sites. The environment is dynamic and matrix-driven, with close collaboration between local teams, global planning, commercial stakeholders, and strategy. Job Description The Supply Planning Integration Lead (S&OP / MRP) will support and lead the integration of a supply network into end-to-end planning processes, including supply planning, scheduling and MRP. The role combines hands-on operational planning over a 13-week horizon with tactical planning over an 18-month horizon and helps translate a new product strategy into practical supply chain ways of working. The working location will be a mix of office and factory environments, with collaboration across sites in the Netherlands and Belgium. Responsibilities -Lead and support the integration of a new network into supply planning, scheduling, and MRP processes. -Drive alignment of multiple sites and stakeholders within the S&OP cycle, ensuring clear planning decisions and follow-through. -Translate strategic objectives into workable planning processes and routines that teams can adopt. -Work closely with supply planners and local supply teams to manage operational planning across a 13-week horizon. -Support tactical planning across an 18-month horizon, linking capacity, demand, and supply plans. -Coordinate with global S&OP, commercial and strategy stakeholders in a matrix organisation. Support project execution by setting clear frameworks, engaging stakeholders, and driving actions to completion. Requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management (or similar). Strong understanding of S&OP and planning principles (e.g., Rough-Cut Capacity Planning, MPS, MRP). Proven experience in supply chain projects, network integrations, and/or transformation programmes. Comfortable working cross-functionally in a matrix environment, across different organisational levels. Strong analytical skills and structured decision-making. Excellent communication skills and ability to bring stakeholders along. Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage. Willingness to travel occasionally to sites in the Netherlands and Belgium. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.  

Company A global production organisation in the nutrition and ingredients sector, supplying high-quality products used in consumer, sports and medical applications worldwide. The site is a large, fast-paced manufacturing environment where finance works closely with operations to drive performance and continuous improvement. Job Description For a major manufacturing site in Borculo (Netherlands), our client is looking for an Operations Finance Business Partner (Plant Controller) to translate financial insights into practical actions on the shop floor. The Operations Finance Business Partner (Plant Controller) will lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance analysis, advise local leadership, and support business cases and savings initiatives to improve operational results. Responsibilities -Own site-level budgeting, forecasting, and month-end performance reporting for the plant. -Act as a true business partner to operations and local management, providing clear insights and recommendations. -Review and validate business cases and savings/efficiency projects, ensuring benefits are measurable and realistic. -Support cost calculations and decision-making for product and portfolio changes. -Translate information into practical reporting and dashboards (e.g., SAP and Power BI). -Contribute to strong financial controls, compliance, and a robust internal control environment. -Support finance process improvements and help the site navigate system and reporting changes (including ERP transition activities). -Collaborate closely with Operations, Finance colleagues, and shared service teams. Requirements -University degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, or Business Administration (or similar). -Several years of relevant experience in controlling / business control / finance partnering (ideally in a production environment). -Strong skills in financial reporting, analysis, and performance management. -Hands-on experience with SAP and Excel; Power BI is a strong advantage. -Comfortable building and challenging business cases for improvement or savings initiatives. -Fluent in Dutch and English (factory working language is Dutch). -Proactive communicator who builds relationships easily across a site. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.  

Company  Our client is a global, regulated organisation with a complex supply network and high standards for quality, compliance, and business continuity. The environment is cross-functional and international, working closely with procurement, supply chain, risk, audit, and external partners to protect supply, revenue, and reputation. Job Description  Our client is looking for a Supplier Risk & Compliance Lead to strengthen third-party resilience across the supplier base. This person will help proactively identify and manage supplier and product risks, improve risk visibility across multiple tiers, and ensure consistent compliance and control practices across the organisation. Responsibilities  - Lead and continuously improve the third-party resilience program to prevent supply disruption and reduce supplier-driven business risk. - Develop and maintain supplier/product risk mapping, including multi-tier (N-tier) supplier mapping and prioritisation approaches. - Update and maintain risk scoring models, risk ratings, and the overall assessment methodology. - Ensure availability, accuracy, and quality of data used for supplier risk assessment and reporting. - Build strong working relationships with procurement, supply chain, value chain, integrated risk management, and internal audit stakeholders. - Create meaningful risk reporting and contribute inputs to enterprise risk dashboards. - Monitor emerging risks (including macro-economic and geopolitical factors) and proactively flag supplier crises or concerns to stakeholders. - Define the right controls and assessment frequency to support consistent, reliable risk management outcomes. - Develop guidance materials (including playbooks) and deliver training to internal stakeholders to drive consistent adoption. - Support internal control assessments by coordinating a consistent approach, performing assessments, and tracking follow-up actions. - Maintain policy/compliance documentation and support internal audit activities as needed. - Facilitate supplier compliance programs linked to relevant regulations (e.g., chemical/compliance-related supplier assessments and reporting), working with external solution partners where applicable. Requirements - 5+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, or Risk Management, with strong exposure to supplier risk topics. - Proven ability to work effectively in complex, matrix organizations-  and influence cross-functional stakeholders. - Strong communication and partnering skills; comfortable coordinating with remote/global teams. - Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail; experience with data analytics/reporting tools is beneficial. - Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements and taking ownership for measurable results. - Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline. - Fluent in English. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

About our client Our client is a leading global biopharmaceutical company with a major European operations and distribution site in Breda. The site plays an important role in ensuring that medicines are packaged, labelled and distributed safely and reliably to patients across Europe and beyond. Working in a highly regulated and technology-driven environment, the organisation continuously invests in innovative solutions, digitalisation and operational improvements to support its manufacturing and distribution activities. About the position Are you starting your career in IT and looking for a hands-on role where you can combine technology, problem-solving and interaction with people? As a Jr IT Support Engineer, you will be part of the team supporting the IT and operational technology used across the site's warehouse, packaging and production areas. You will help ensure that employees have the right equipment and systems to perform their daily activities without disruption. This is a practical, user-focused position where you will work with computers, printers, scanners and operational systems, while also getting exposure to new technologies and digital improvement projects. Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or warehouse environments is not required. What matters most is your technical foundation, curiosity, communication skills and genuine motivation to develop within IT support. Key Responsibilities Provide hands-on IT support to employees working in production, packaging and warehouse operations. Help troubleshoot issues involving computers, printers, barcode scanners and other shopfloor equipment. Support the installation, configuration and updating of IT equipment, operating systems and applications. Assist with the introduction and implementation of new technologies and digital solutions. Work closely with colleagues from IT, engineering and operations to identify and resolve technical issues. Document solutions, maintain clear support records and help users understand new systems and processes. Follow up on reported issues, ensuring they are resolved or escalated to the appropriate technical teams. Contribute ideas to improve the reliability, efficiency and usability of existing systems. Requirements A bachelor's degree (HBO level) in IT, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field. 0–3 years of experience in IT support, IT operations or a similar technical environment. Recent graduates are welcome. A genuine interest in IT support and a clear understanding of what hands-on end-user support involves. Basic understanding of IT systems, hardware, software and troubleshooting principles. Strong logical thinking and the ability to investigate problems in a structured way. Confident communication skills, with the ability to support both technical and non-technical colleagues. A proactive, service-oriented attitude, taking ownership of issues and knowing when to ask for help or escalate. Willingness to learn new technologies and develop technical knowledge. Comfortable working fully onsite in Breda, five days per week. Knowledge of printers, barcode scanners, ITIL, system administration, GxP or GDP is an advantage, but not essential.

Company Our client is a global organization operating in a highly regulated environment, with complex international supply chains and strict compliance requirements. The company works cross-functionally across procurement, supply chain, risk, audit, and quality to ensure resilient operations and strong third-party governance. Job Description For our client, we are looking for a Third-Party Risk & Resilience Specialist to strengthen their third-party resilience and policy compliance capabilities. This role focuses on identifying and managing supplier and product-related risks before they impact supply continuity, revenue, or reputation. The Supplier Risk & Compliance Specialist will work with stakeholders across the business to improve risk visibility, enhance risk models and reporting, and support compliance programmes and internal control assessments. Responsibilities - Develop and facilitate the third-party resilience approach to proactively manage supplier and product risk. - Maintain and improve supplier risk scoring models, risk ratings, and prioritization methods. - Support product risk mapping and multi-tier (N-tier) supplier mapping to increase supply chain visibility. - Ensure availability, accuracy, and quality of data used for risk assessments across supplier risk drivers. - Partner with cross-functional teams (procurement, supply chain, risk management, internal audit) to align on risk insights and mitigation actions. - Monitor emerging supplier risks and escalate critical issues where needed. - Provide meaningful risk reporting and inputs for risk dashboards and leadership updates. - Create and deliver guidance and training to internal stakeholders to ensure consistent application of processes. - Support the development of playbooks, controls, and assessment frequencies to improve governance. - Help run internal control system assessments and monitor compliance with procurement policies. - Maintain and support policy/SOP documentation and training plans for relevant stakeholders. - Facilitate supplier compliance programmes linked to relevant regulations (e.g., REACH, conflict minerals, SCIP) and coordinate with external solution providers. - Support internal and external audit activities by preparing information and tracking follow-up actions. Requirements - 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, quality, or risk management. - Strong understanding of supplier risk management and the business impact of supplier disruptions. - Experience working in complex, matrix organizations with cross-functional stakeholders. - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; experience with data analytics/reporting tools is a plus. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to influence beyond direct reporting lines. - Ability to take ownership, priorities effectively, and deliver measurable results. Fluent in English. - Experience in a regulated industry (quality/technical/IT exposure) is an advantage. - Project management experience is a plus. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of supplier resilience, risk transparency, and compliance, collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the organization and external partners.