Supply Planner

The supply planner is responsible:To manage the inventory for both raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods;To translate demand plans into production and delivery plans and issue the required purchase and production orders;To support other teams to meet customer demand;To support the supply chain systems and tools (ERP, MRP, …).AccountabilitiesGenerates inventory purchase requisitions, sends purchase orders to suppliers, monitors the status of open PO’s, ensures and follows up on-time delivery, supports good reception, timely quality release and PO closure;Translates forecasts and requests from internal and external customers into production plans. Monitors and updates production plans when needed;Works together with the production manager to create an maintain the capacity plan;Set-up and maintains KPI’s. Reports on a regular basis to internal and external stakeholders;Works with production, engineering, suppliers on corrective/preventive actions to safeguard required productions and improve supply performance if needed;Continuously improve planning processes within supply chain;Provide input to and improves our S&OP process.Profile requirementsBachelor degree or equivalent by experience;Preferably at least 5 years of experience in a purchasing and planning function, preferably with biotechnology, plastics or biochemical background;Extensive experience as material – production planner in a complex manufacturing environment;Basic financial knowledge;Familiar with the Sales & Operations Planning process;Knowhow in process improvement methods;Familiar with setting up and execute planning and purchasing activities with MRP;Knowledge of ISO13485 is a plus;PC skills: good knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Visio, Access) and knowledge in ERP systems (preferably AX Dynamics);Languages: fluency in Dutch and English is required; knowledge of any other European language is a plus;Customer centric; Problem solver;Good communication skills with internal & external partners.Analytical thinking: Gathers information from varied sources, analyzes data in a critical way using common sense and logical thinking.Planning and Organization: Time & priority management: plans activities effectively with respect for priorities and deadlines.Communicating & Influencing: Communicates with persuasion: presents, explains and defends a complex message in a clear and concise way and persuades different stakeholders.Resilience: Continues to perform effectively under time pressure and in the face of disappointment, adversity and opposition.Strategic Thinking: Understands and applies Biocartis vision and strategy and aligns actions with it.Our offeringWe offer you an exciting job in a fast growing international and innovative environment where you can work with top entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. You can be part of a very dynamic, young and growing team. You will have freedom to shape your work and shape your job where you deem it necessary: we value your input. Of course we offer you an appropriate compensation package which includes a Flexible Income Plan. We offer a lot of flexibility and attention to your wellbeing via a hybrid work regime.