Team Lead Planning

Wilmar Europe Oleochemicals & Biofuels in Rotterdam is a fast growing and international processor and trader in the plant based oleochemicals industry. We are a strong proponent of sustainable growth and are strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and are a pioneer in that field in our industry.Wilmar Europe's head office, where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is located at Delftseplein next to the Central Station in Rotterdam.Team Lead Planning As Team Lead Planning you’ll play a key role in ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. You’ll lead a dedicated planning team focused on maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet sales demand, whilst balancing service excellence with cost efficiency. Your responsibilities include coordinating the timely and cost-effective delivery of products and feedstocks from Wilmar Singapore and developing master production schedules for both our in-house and tolling production sites. This role manages a team of three and reports to the Supply Chain Manager.Main responsibilities:Responsible for the end-to-end planning process, including inbound supply plan for imported products and master production schedule for our production and tolling sitesLead, facilitate, develop, motivate and appraise the planning team and setting SMART team and individual goalsManage own portfolioManage the allocation process and escalate demand issuesContinuously develop and improve planning related processes and systemsBe the Business Process Owner for planningEnsure inventory levels (DQO), product availability (OTIF) and other planning related KPI’s are metEnsure cross-functional alignment with all internal disciplines and stakeholders to further develop and improve cooperation and business resultsRespect and contribute to the Supply Chain BlueprintWe are looking for a candidate with:Bachelor’s/master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Logistics Management or similar. A minimum of 5 years working experience in Planning, Supply Chain of which 2 years in a supervisory positionSpeaking/reading/writing fluent English and at least one other European language, Dutch is highly advantageousProfound knowledge of SCM processes such as planning, inventory management, logistics, APICS is an assetExperience of working with international companies engaged in export-import, trading activities and production/manufacturingExcellent ERP (SAP is preferred)/advanced planning tools (Anaplan is preferred) knowledgeProven track record with process improvements in an international environmentKnowledge of specific contract terms for Oleochemicals (FOSFA & NOFOTA) is preferredMore About Wilmar EuropeWilmar Europe Oleochemicals & Biofuels in Rotterdam and Wilmar Oleochemicals in Rozenburg (Botlek-Rotterdam) together form the Wilmar Europe organization, which in turn is part of Wilmar International. Wilmar International is founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. Today, Wilmar is a world leader in processing, trading and merchandising oilseeds, edible oils and sugars, specialty fats and oleochemicals, biodiesel and grain. It has more than 500 factories and an extensive distribution network in China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries on all continents. Wilmar is a strong proponent of sustainable growth and is strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and is a pioneer in that field in her industry.Wilmar Europe's head office where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is based in Rotterdam. In addition, Wilmar Europe has offices in Germany, France, Spain and Italy and joint ventures in Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.Quality, service, and reliability are the cornerstones to Wilmar’s reputation as an international processor and trader in the edible oils and oleochemicals industry. For further information about Wilmar visit our international website wilmar-international.comWe offer you: A dynamic job based in the city centre of Rotterdam within an inspiring work environment, where there is ample opportunity to share your ideas. Taking responsibilities and personal development is self-evident within our company. Wilmar Europe offers good salary and benefits package:30 days holiday per year13th monthA bonus schemePension plan paid in full by WilmarParticipation in the employer's collective fitness scheme & bike planVarious other insurances paid for by WilmarPartial work from home optionsIf you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your application online with your curriculum vitae (in English) via werkenbijwilmar.nl