Replenishment Planner

• Completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in Business Administration/Logistics or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of the English language
• 3-5 years of work experience in an SCM function, preferably in a relevant industry (familiar with GMP)
• Experience with facilitating and driving problem-solving (e.g., via 8-step problem solving) and implementing improvements in processes
• Experience with using metrics to make trends and problems visible and to report them
• Experience with S&OP or IBP processes.
• Expertise with LEAN/ Continuous Improvement methodology

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Working with us means working together on health in an international working environment with dedicated colleagues. You will get all the space to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:

• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
• At least 35.5 vacation days.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy daily options.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking availability.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, a break, or a moment of relaxation.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
• Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
• A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.

Job Description

You find it an interesting challenge to maintain an overview in complex planning scenarios where you enjoy managing various stakeholders. Additionally, you enjoy working in a dynamic environment within a leading international company.

For our location in Boxmeer we are looking for a: Replenishment Planner

• Short Term Planning. (order fulfilment customer orders, master data management, KPI/error follow-up).
• Mid Term Planning - monthly evaluation of capacity versus demand up to 24 months into the future.
• Long Term Planning (ABR/5YP) - annual evaluation of capacity availability up to 5 years into the future.
• IBP cycle - responsible for preparing and executing the Capacity Review and Supply Review.
• Budget/Rolling Forecast - determining volumes for the annual budget and updates thereof (Rolling Forecast) 3 times per year.
• Initiating, executing and/or leading complex (global) projects, problem solvings, improvement initiatives and/or process changes that (can) have an impact on the Replenishment process in the areas of quality, efficiency, or effectiveness.
• Expert and responsible for ensuring that the interests of the Boxmeer site are represented with respect to the Global Replenishment process.

This Replenishment Planner focuses on both short-term planning as well as medium- and long-term planning, with a specific focus on packaging resources. In addition to the responsibility for drafting, monitoring, and optimizing the plans, the job holder actively participates in projects and can also lead them.

The Replenishment Planner requires a strong analytical and process-oriented mindset. By maintaining a good overview of complex planning issues, available resources are optimally utilized and bottlenecks are identified and resolved in a timely manner. Even under pressure, the job holder continues to work accurately and is able to set the right priorities. In addition, a proactive attitude is combined with an inclusive way of collaborating, where various stakeholders are involved and collective objectives are central.

• Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, preferably SAP
• Relationship management

Our Animal Health division is a trusted world leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, welfare, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive impact on animal care and food security in the world, and we have a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the broadest assortments of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive range of digitally connected identification, traceability, and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in approximately 150 markets.

Please send your inquiry, including the vacancy number and the vacancy title, to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com Applications can only be submitted via our careersite.

Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Communications, Driving Continuous Improvement, Improvement Plans, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Management, Long Term Planning, Short Term Planning

Regular

Hybrid

10/28/2026