European Supply Chain Planner

Are you passionate about working in a multi-cultural organization with lots of international contacts and in which it is required to adapt to the continuous changes our market expects? Do you enjoy working with numbers, making them talk, and being hands-on? Are you eager to contribute to the success of a listed company? If so, we might have a match!

Your mission

Our production and assembly processes are mostly outsourced to different suppliers abroad. Your activities are focused on getting the right product at the right time, location, and quantity against the lowest possible costs.

You are responsible for managing your own product set, but you will be closely working with your team of 9 Supply Chain Planners located in the Netherlands, Portugal, and France. The team is very supportive and diverse. We are looking for a go-getting colleague who will take the initiative. Dorel Juvenile is a complex international organization where many different stakeholders and systems work together. You can contribute to improving processes and make a big impact on efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Ordering products to our European warehouses in line with contract agreements, optimizing costs and availability.
• Taking ownership of the complete ordering process, monitoring delivery times, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating with Demand Coordinators to ensure product availability per market.
• Providing suppliers with regular forecasts.
• Contributing to a controlled introduction and phasing out of products.
• Managing European inventory levels to balance demand and availability.

Your profile

• A completed a bachelor’s degree in supply chain/Logistics or matching experience in a similar field.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different cultures in an international environment, experience in this is a big plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to filter the right information from large datasets.
• Experience in similar planning roles and working with ERP systems, M3 experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is a must.

What we offer

• A salary between 2500 and 3600 a month based on your experience and knowledge, with room to grow.
• This is a position for 32-40 hours per week, depending on your preferences.
• You will first receive an annual contract with a probation time of one month.
• You are eligible for a 13th month every year.
• The option to work hybrid up to 3 days, with a minimum of 2 joint office days.
• The annual leave entitlements consist of 28 vacation days in the case of full-time employment.
• Extensive retirement plan.
• Other terms include travel expenses, use of a laptop and telephone if required, option to purchase extra holiday hours, Bicycle Plan and collective health insurance.
• Besides work there is time for fun such as team outings and every Tuesday you can workout with your colleagues in the office in our ‘Workout on Wheels’ bootcamp.

N.B. This position is eligible for our internal ‘Refer a Friend’ policy. Please ask your HR Manager for the terms that apply.

Are you ready for the next step in your career in Supply Chain? This might just be the position for you!  Are you ready to grow with us?

Working at a Top Employer 

We are thrilled to have been officially certified as a 'Top Employer' for 2023 for our Dorel Juvenile Europe HQ in the Netherlands! This remarkable achievement is a testament to our collective dedication and hard work. This is a team effort, and we couldn't be prouder of the incredible team we have. For you as a soon-to-be DJE team member, this means we prioritize your well-being, development, and experience at Dorel Juvenile.  

Being recognized as a Top Employer is a clear validation of our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. This certification highlights our dedication to enriching our workplace through proven people experiences, aligning with our ambition to become the Employer of Choice. Our People Strategy, designed with your needs in mind, prioritizes connection, clear communication, development, and learning. Please ask us about this during your interview process.  

For more information, visit the Top Employers Institute's website. 

About Dorel Juvenile

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our well-known products and strong brands Max-Cosi and Tiny Love are complemented by regional brands and are available in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to work with 2.700 highly driven professionals in 25 different countries. All our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products with the highest safety and comfort standards.

Our frontrunner mentality matches our position as a global market leader. Being first means we forge our own path; we explore new ways to enhance our brands. We are continuously reinforcing our leading position and believe that team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. A vital element of our daily operations is the strong connection we maintain with our consumers. We engage with them wherever they are, so they will always benefit from our products and services, even in ways they did not expect.