Manager Network Planning

Full-time, 38 hours a week 

As part of Action’s dynamic expansion across 13 countries, our International Headquarters (IHQ) is pivotal in shaping processes, structures, and strategies. We are now seeking a Network Planning Manager to help ensure that throughout our growth, the IHQ evolves in a scalable, simple and efficient manner. The Manager Network Planning & forecasting is part of the Supply Chain Planning & inbound department and reports directly to the Head of Supply Chain Planning & inbound.

Responsible for overseeing short and mid-term network operations through forecasting and simulation, informing stakeholders and guiding decision-making within the Supply Chain Planning & inbound Management Team. This entails comprehensive oversight of goods flow (domestic, production, and direct import), inventory levels, and warehouse capacities. Collaborating effectively across various organizational levels and timeframes, key stakeholders include outbound, strategy, and inbound operations teams. Sspearheading the mid- to long-term strategy of the network planning team. This involves envisioning future team states, ensuring prioritized improvement initiatives are implemented, and allocating necessary resources.
 

These are your daily actions

The role involves providing accurate rolling forecasts for all network nodes and aligning forecasts with internal stakeholders for operational planning. Continuous improvement of forecasting methods and processes is crucial, as well as translating company ambitions into volume forecasts. Identifying and addressing short-, mid-, and long-term network capacity constraints is key. This position requires active participation in Supply Chain Planning projects and collaboration with various teams and outbound teams. As a member of the Supply Chain Planning & inbound Management Team, the individual will be responsible for shaping the mid- to long-term strategy of Network Planning and leading and guiding the Network Planning team effectively. Leadership in providing clear instructions, prioritization, motivation, and skills development for team members is paramount.
 

This is you

• Master degree in Supply Chain Management, Analytics, or other relevant area.
• 10+ years of relevant working experience in Supply Chain Management / Planning, preferably in an (international) retail environment;
• Experience in managing teams.
• Language skills: Business level English; Basic level Dutch

What we offer

You will work at a European headquarters with a team of professionals within an international environment where career and self-development opportunities are at your door. 

In addition:

• 24 vacation days, with the option to purchase 5 extra days based on a 38-hour workweek.
• Company car and work-from-home allowance.
• An annual bonus between 15% and 30% based on business and personal performance.
• A company laptop and mobile phone.
• Flexible working hours in coordination with the team and direct manager (for a full-time role we would expect you 3 days at the office out of 5/week).
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action.
• Extensive range of education and training at our own Action Academy.
   

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the shops, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working very hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. For example, did you know that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide growing up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That we already source 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton sustainably? And that in more than half of our shops only energy-efficient LED lighting is on? Yes, that too is Action. Wondering what other initiatives we facilitate? Join our team and find out for yourself.
 

Interested?

Take action and apply now!

Next steps

1. Our recruiter Diana Apuya will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.
2. We invite you for a first job interview with the recruiter. This is to get to know you better.
3. We will invite you for a second interview, this interview will be with the hiring manager.
4. Are will still a great match? Then a final interview will be arranged.

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