Our Supply Management Team is looking for a **Supply Management Material Planner (m/f/d)** **Your Responsibilities:** + Manage, schedule and expedite the delivery of purchased materials to meet production requirements and to ensure uninterrupted production. + Work with the Supply Management Team to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measure the performance of the supplier and define corrective actions; negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems. + Work in multi-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Order Fulfillment, etc.) to support and optimize the production plan. + Coordinate and execute inventory plans using systems parameters and material replenishment strategies to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals. + Drive continuous improvement of key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, inventory days of supply and transportation costs. + Work proactively with Supply Management Team managing complex commodities and the supply base. + Support the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and productimprovements are implemented in a timely manner. + Coordinate and execute the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning containers, packaging, methods and parameters; arranges agreements with the supplier on appropriate logistics processes before the start of production. **What Skills You Need:** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, etc., preferably with working experience in a technical production environment. + Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). + Knowledge of Material Replenishment Strategies (MRP, JIT, FIFO). + Experience with SAP is an advantage. + Strong communication skills (interpersonal and conflict resolution). + Fluent in English. Dutch and German language is an advantage. + Team-player and flexible attitude.