Supply Chain Planner (all genders) in Amersfoort

• A completed HBO or WO degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a similar field.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in a planning, operations, or supply chain role. Experience within FMCG or Food is a plus.
• Affinity with production and supply chain planning.
• Experience with planning systems, preferably SAP and OMP.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• You combine analytical ability with a pragmatic attitude.
• You take ownership, are decisive, and feel comfortable in a dynamic environment with many stakeholders.
• You work accurately, think in solutions, and actively seek collaboration.

At FrieslandCampina, you work on strong and beloved brands used daily by millions, such as Friso, Campina, Chocomel, and Frisian Flag. As a dairy farmers' cooperative, we combine an international working environment with a clear focus on sustainability. We support your growth with training, coaching, and internal career opportunities. With confidence and autonomy, you can truly make an impact.

Employment conditions

• Salary between €3,900 and €5,250 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and suitability for the role;
• A work week of 32 to 38 hours, 5% year-end bonus, 10% company bonus, 8% holiday allowance, and a pension scheme;
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train pass and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way);
• 200 hours of leave per year, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 extra hours;
• A laptop, phone, and home working equipment to work flexibly;
• Attention to wellbeing and inclusion, with initiatives such as health support, employee assistance programs, and diversity initiatives;
• Extras at the office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit, and barista coffee at the head office.

Job Description
As a Supply Chain Planner, you are responsible for the planning of natural cheese within a dynamic and complex production network. You translate the demand from various sales organizations into a feasible and optimal production plan for our production locations. You operate at the heart of the supply chain and work closely with production, ripening, and packaging locations. In this role, you regularly have contact with, among others, Sales, Quality, Supply Chain Planning, logistics service providers (LSPs), Plant Management, and production planners. Through your overview and coordination, you ensure that the entire chain functions optimally. To draw up your production plans, you combine forecast data, current stocks, production capacity, and milk supply. Using the latest planning tool, you create an optimal balance between customer service, inventory levels, and operational efficiency. You manage your own product portfolio and make independent decisions within it. In the event of deviations, shortages, or unexpected developments, you maintain an overview, set priorities, and adjust in a timely manner to mitigate risks and seize opportunities. You actively seek connection with stakeholders and take the lead when actions are necessary. In addition to operational planning, you play an active role in the further development of our supply chain. Depending on your experience, you participate in projects or lead them independently from start to finish. You have a direct influence on the performance of our cheese network and play an important role in realizing our objectives regarding customer service, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency. In doing so, you contribute daily to the optimal availability of our products for customers worldwide.

You become part of Supply Planning Cheese and work within the Make Team. You report to the Manager Supply Network Planning Make. The team consists of a nice mix of experienced and junior planners, providing plenty of room to learn from one another. Within the team, you will receive a lot of responsibility, but you will never stand alone. Together, we ensure optimal planning for one of the largest cheese networks in Europe. In addition to daily planning work, there is room to think along about improvements, digitalization, and optimization. Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to further develop yourself both professionally and personally within FrieslandCampina. Are you analytically strong and energized by optimizing a complex supply chain? Do you know how to find the right balance between customer demand, production capacity, inventory, and milk availability? Then we have a challenging role for you. Supply Planning Cheese is looking for a driven Supply Chain Planner in Amersfoort. In this role, you are responsible for the end-to-end planning of natural cheeses within a production network of more than 500 kilotons of cheese per year.