Supply Planner

Function We are looking for a Supply Planner (maternity backup) for Hazera Seeds in Made, the Netherlands. This position reports to the Supply Planning Manager. As a Supply Chain Planner (maternity backup) at Hazera , you will play a key role in our seed supply and availability processes. You are responsible for the planning of the vegetable seeds for several crops, dealing with short, medium and long-term planning.

You will work closely with other departments such as Quality Control, Customer Service and Processing & Packing, Production, and Marketing and drive meetings with these colleagues to optimize the supply process.

Your strong communication skills and overview make you an important link between different departments at Hazera.

You will work in a team of eight colleagues and report to the Planning Manager.

• This is a fixed-term 12 months assignment

Job Description Your Main Responsibilities

• Supply Strategy: Actively participate in planning vegetable seeds supply programs for the seed varieties under your responsibility. Working closely with all stakeholders.
• Operational Coordination: Efficiently manage planning and coordination of various operations including launching processes in the system, assigning lots to orders, following up on quality testing, in collaboration with different departments to deliver products on time.
• Stock Optimization: Use your expertise to analyse stock and make sound decisions in line with the Quality Charter, contributing to stock optimization.
• Communication: Keep all stakeholders accurately and regularly informed about stock status.
• Continuous Improvement: Propose improvements to technical processes, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our systems.
• System: Working with MS Excel, Word, Outlook and ERP systems.

Candidate profile

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s or Masters Degree.
• Very good analytical skills.
• Experienced in supply chain (agri-food sector is a plus).
• Proficient in IT tools (ERP systems, MS Excel, Word).
• Likes to work as part of a team and has a positive, proactive attitude while can work independently and is confident to act on areas for improvement.
• English proficiency.

Your Benefits And Working Environment

• 25 days paid holidays (by full time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (by full time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8,33%
• Hybrid working policy
• Flexible working hours (depending on the position)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances with CZ and Nationale Nederlanden
• Commuting allowance according to the CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies Plantum – Branchevereniging voor bedrijven uit de sector plantaardig uitgangsmateriaal
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)