Material Planner

ABOUT YOU

As a meticulous and organized individual, you thrive in the dynamic space of supply chain and logistics. You possess a keen understanding of planning concepts and excel in communicating with various stakeholders. You love digging into the details and can explain clearly and act constructively to situations. With your experience in supply chain or logistics and your outstanding relationship building skills you're ready to take on the role of Material Planner!
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Material Planner, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of ingredients and packaging for our production processes. Your responsibilities will include placing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining optimal raw material stock levels to prevent shortages or overstock. Additionally, you'll manage relationships with suppliers, handle emergencies, and oversee performance monitoring initiatives. You’ll be in frequent contact with the rest of the planning team as well as the procurement team and the factory logistics and scheduling team to discuss short and mid term challenges to secure sourcing of critical ingredients. There is a great opportunity to make an impact in optimizing the processes of the Material Planner.
 

REQUIREMENTS

•    Proficiency in planning concepts
•    Experience with SAP ECC and SAP IBP is preferred
•    Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a big advantage
•    Excellent Excel Skills, VBA proficiency is a plus
•    Analytical mindset with attention to detail
•    Strong communication skills
•    Continuous improvement mindset
•    Ability to adapt in a fast paced and changing environment
 

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll be at the forefront of optimizing processes and leading projects to enhance efficiency and value-added contributions. From mitigating obsolescence risks to implementing innovative replenishment models, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our operations. With a focus on clear communication and problem-solving, you'll navigate complex challenges and drive positive outcomes.
 

ABOUT US

Suntory Group is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. We are renowned for our diverse and iconic brands such as Schweppes, Orangina, Oasis, Lucozade and Ribena. We wouldn’t achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do. People are everything. The continuous success and growth of each individual makes Growing for Good possible. We value diversity like no other and it’s what makes us unique. Our Amsterdam office has roughly 110 employees of which 35+ different nationalities!  Joining the planning team means joining a close and collaborative and equaliy diverse team. 
We welcome your creative ideas and problem-solving mindset, encouraging you to proactively contribute solutions to any challenges you encounter. With our deep-rooted Japanese heritage, we embody the spirit of kaizen, continuously striving for improvement in all aspects of our work. Join us in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation as we shape a brighter future together.
 

COMPETENCIES

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

As a Material Planner at Suntory, the possibilities are endless. From leading projects to collaborating with diverse teams, your journey with us will be filled with opportunities for growth and development. Join us, and let's embark on this exciting adventure together.
 

NEXT STEPS

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will be notified within 2 weeks if you are invited for a first screening interview.   
 

OUR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success.   
We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.   
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.