Senior Supply Chain Planner

 

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Supply Planner to join our Supply Chain team. Working as part of the Supply Planning function, you will be responsible for the management of a material resource planning portfolio across HD Europe. The role focuses on ensuring product availability for internal and external customers, right-sized inventory management and operational efficiency. As a front-line point of contact for vendors and key business stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring effective relationships are developed and maintained.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage supply in line with demand to achieve service level targets, ensuring availability of components and fabrics for customer and production orders.
• Monitor and manage back orders, shortages, and supply risks, ensuring timely communication and resolution across stakeholders.
• Coach & mentor Supply Planners & MRP controllers in the team with best practices.
• Align supply plans with demand forecasts, including new product introductions and promotional activities.
• Own and maintain MRP parameters and master data in SAP, ensuring accurate visibility of stock, in-transit inventory, and open orders.
• Ensure SAP MRP accurately depicts and maintains stock position, in transit stock, open purchase and sales orders.
• Replenish and manage inventory within agreed stock budgets, balancing service, cost, and working capital.
• Implement and continuously improve MRP processes, routines, and controls within the assigned portfolio.
• Provide analysis and input to the S&OP process in collaboration with commercial and operational teams.
• Track and report KPIs (e.g. OTIF, stock availability, lead time adherence) to drive operational performance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with customer service, transport, warehousing, procurement, manufacturing, and finance.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Work from our Oudenbosch location once a week to collaborate with the wider team.

 

What We’re Looking For:

• 5–7 years of experience in Supply Planning, MRP Controlling or Demand Planning.
• Advanced MS Office and Excel skills, with experience using SAP MRP.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Engineering.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to make data-driven decisions and solve complex planning and sourcing challenges.
• Confident and effective communication with the wider business and external vendors.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across different functions.
• Ability to take ownership, improve ways of working and contribute to cross-functional business goals.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in new tools, technologies and more efficient ways of working.

 

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV in English.

 

At Hunter Douglas, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a real difference.