Supply Chain Planner, NL

Job ID: 1898 

Alternate Locations: Netherlands-South Holland-Hillegom 

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Reports to: Production and Planning Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, day shift

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning finished products to meet service-level targets while managing the inventory of raw materials and packaging in accordance with EPC-approved guidelines. This role involves the timely ordering of raw materials and packaging, placing purchase orders, handling confirmations, and resolving daily delivery-related issues. The planner monitors and analyzes service levels and back orders. Additionally, they maintain Bills of Material, Routings, and Planning parameters in the transactional system and serve as a backup for the Supply Chain Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning for Raw Materials and Packaging

• Based on forecasts, customer orders, and historical data:
  • Prepare purchase orders and analyze purchase requisitions.
  • Manage stock parameters in line with EPC guidelines.
  • Manage planning parameters.
  • Follow up on transitions in packaging and parts to ensure smooth introductions and launches.

Purchase Order Administration

• Convert firmed purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Follow up on purchase orders: vendor confirmations, expedite requests.
• Address daily issues related to purchase orders and deliveries.
• Provide purchase forecasts to suppliers.
• Firm outsourcing requisitions and prepare deliveries for relevant components.
• Track supplier deliveries, set priorities, and report in the outstanding and priorities team meeting.

Coordination with the Manufacturing Team

• Introduce stock corrections and take initiatives to improve stock accuracy (PSA production floor).
• Manage E&O and scrap, determining destinations for obsolete materials in collaboration with production, engineering, marketing, and accounting departments.
• Participate in projects related to stock reduction, Lean Manufacturing, and supply continuity.
• Oversee the timely ordering and supply of fabrication supplies.

Follow-Up on Service Level Issues, Back Orders, and Priority Lists

• Coordinate with the Global Distribution Planner on distribution issues.

Backup for Other Planners and the Supply Chain Manager

• Handle enclave packaging planning.
• Conduct monthly S&OP Capacity Planning.

Safety

• Adhere to all valid instructions and procedures.
• Propose improvements for safety levels (IR and Seal).
• Report accidents and incidents according to the procedure.

Environment

• Follow all valid instructions and procedures.

ISO

• Comply with instructions and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining procedures and instructions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience with proven results in Operations, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement.
• High proficiency in SAP (R/3, SAP APO, and SAP BW/BEX reports) and MS Excel and Access.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proactive and able to challenge the status quo.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Outgoing personality with the ability to interact across various functions (Manufacturing, Sourcing, Customer Service, Distribution Planning) and organizational levels (Production Supervisors and Management).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritize.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of influencing various departments within the business without direct authority.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.