Supply Chain Manager

Managing the end-to-end supply chain, including purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, order processing, and logistics; 

Coordinating import, export, customs, tax, and shipping processes, including collaboration with carriers, brokers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; 

Translating sales forecasts and production plans into purchasing, inventory, and logistics requirements across locations; 

Supporting sales-related and financial administration, including purchase and sales orders, invoice reconciliation, cost monitoring, and budget tracking; 

Developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, reliability, and supply continuity; 

Monitor and report on supply chain performance, costs, stock levels, lead times, and supplier performance; 

Continuously improving and standardizing supply chain processes, systems, controls, and reporting to increase efficiency, traceability, scalability, and resilience. 

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; 

You have at least 3 years of relevant experience as a supply chain coordinator, operational or tactical buyer, procurement specialist, logistics coordinator, production planner, material planner, or in a comparable supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or operations role, preferably in a manufacturing, high-tech, life-science, or distribution environment; 

You have practical experience with purchasing, inventory management, order processing, warehousing, and logistics; 

You are familiar with international shipping, import/export procedures, customs documentation, and relevant tax processes; 

You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and are comfortable managing both day-to-day operations and longer-term improvements; 

You have strong analytical skills and are experienced in monitoring costs, budgets, stock levels, forecasts, and operational performance; 

You have advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system, including purchasing, procurement, inventory, order-management, or materials-planning processes; experience with reporting or data-visualization tools is an advantage; 

You are proactive, well-organized, accurate, and able to manage multiple priorities independently while taking ownership of results; 

You communicate effectively and collaborate easily with colleagues, suppliers, logistics providers, and other external partners; 

You are proficient in English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.