Central Material Planner

As a Central Material Planner at Vanderlande, your main focus will be to balance, secure, and assure material availability to the Central Warehouse. You will serve as the primary point of contact for the Operational Buyer and Project Material Planner. Your role is crucial in anticipating and maintaining central warehouse stock levels to ensure the smooth operation of the business. Your tasks and responsibilities will include: - Validating demand and creating orders for the Ordering department - Acting on DRP messages and communicating with stakeholders accordingly - Maintaining supply and demand for a specific category in central warehouses - Serving as the first point of contact for Operational Buyers and Project Material Planners - Driving planning process improvements and enhancements in methodology and tooling To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or equivalent, with an MBA in Supply Chain (AICP certification preferred) - Minimum of 7+ years of working experience, preferably in a high-tech environment - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Previous experience in Supply Chain and Planning is advantageous - Proficiency in JDE, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint - Goal-oriented with a hands-on mentality and a drive to succeed You are encouraged to apply for this position if you are: - Proficient in English communication - Skilled in balancing various stakeholders - Capable of collaborating effectively with team members - A strong planner, organizer, and results-oriented individual - Resilient to stress, self-confident, and independent About Vanderlande: Vanderlande is dedicated to enhancing its customers" business processes and competitive positions through automated material handling systems. The company specializes in executing projects related to design, manufacturing, 3rd party supply, and installation of these systems. Vanderlande's solutions facilitate efficient goods handling in distribution centers, parcel and postal sortation facilities, and airport baggage handling operations. The Global Supply Chain organization, with 3 Supply Chain Centers in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific, plays a crucial role in the worldwide delivery of products and services for Vanderlande solutions. Supply Chain Coordination Europe, a part of SCC Europe, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating Vanderlande projects within the Supply Chain domain.,