Become our structured and collaborative Supply Chain Planner within Smart Grid Solutions (SGS) You ensure reliable material availability for medium‑voltage systems and customer‑specific projects that make the energy grid future‑proof.
What will you do?
In this role, you are responsible for forecasting, inventory management, and project procurement for transformer substations and grid components. You work within a project‑driven supply chain where accurate planning and delivery reliability are crucial.
You coordinate daily with Project Teams, Engineering, Operations, Production, and suppliers to ensure both availability and quality of materials for our projects.
Your key responsibilities:
1. Forecast Management & Demand Planning
- Create and validate forecasts for standard products and project orders.
- Monitor forecast quality and identify risks.
- Translate demand planning into tactical and operational material requirements.
2. Inventory Management & Lead Times
- Define inventory strategies for long‑lead‑time components.
- Guard inventory coverage for project configurations.
- Reduce risks through slow‑mover analysis and phase‑in/phase‑out management.
3. Supplier Coordination & Purchasing
- Place and follow up on purchase orders with a focus on delivery reliability.
- Escalate delays and follow up on NCRs.
- Execute risk‑buy decisions for critical project components.
4. Performance & Process Optimization
- Steer performance on KPIs such as OTIF, inventory coverage, and supplier reliability.
- Initiate continuous improvements in planning, data, processes, and workflows.
- Support digitalization initiatives within SGS supply chain processes.
5. Project Procurement
- Develop project procurement plans together with Project Teams.
- Send RFQs within agreed frameworks.
- Perform TCO analyses and negotiate contractual agreements.
What do we ask of you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Analytical, process‑oriented, and effective in stakeholder management.
- Experience in project‑driven supply chains (preferred).
- Solid skills in Excel/BI and SLIM4 (preferred).
What do we offer you?
- Market‑competitive salary + excellent benefits.
- 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days.
- Hybrid working (2 days per week).
- Laptop and access to an online training platform.
- Sports activities and events via AlFun & Young Alfen.
- PME pension + travel allowance €0.23/km.
Where will you be working?
Within the Smart Grid Solutions (SGS) Business Unit, you contribute to products that are essential for the stability and safety of the electricity grid. You ensure timely availability of all materials needed for production and project delivery.
Interested?
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Please note: A screening, reference check and VOG may be part of the procedure.
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