Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters , part of the Selecta Group , is looking for an experienced and proactive Planning Team Leader (m/f/d) to lead our planning function at our coffee roasting facility in the Netherlands.
Reporting to the Planning & Client Experience Leader , you will be responsible for translating customer demand into an accurate forecast, transforming forecasts into production schedules, and ensuring products are delivered to customers on time and in full. Acting as the key link between Sales, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Client Experience, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our end-to-end supply chain.
Your Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the Planning Team while establishing clear daily, weekly, and monthly planning routines
Build and maintain accurate demand forecasts by customer and SKU in close collaboration with Sales and Account Managers
Measure and improve forecast accuracy and bias while facilitating monthly consensus forecast reviews
Coordinate and drive the monthly S&OP process, balancing customer demand with available production capacity
Convert forecasts into master production schedules and detailed roasting, grinding, mixing, and packaging plans
Optimize production sequencing to minimize changeovers while ensuring compliance with allergen, decaf, certified coffee, and quality requirements
Define green coffee, ingredient, and packaging material requirements to support Procurement and supply continuity
Manage inventory targets for green coffee, work-in-progress, and finished goods while minimizing obsolete and slow-moving stock
Coordinate delivery planning, transportation bookings, and customer order fulfillment activities
Manage planning changes, production disruptions, and supply shortages in collaboration with Operations and Procurement teams
Maintain planning master data, including BOMs, routings, lead times, and pack formats within ERP and planning systems
Monitor and report planning KPIs while driving continuous improvement initiatives across forecasting, scheduling, and planning processes
Your Profile
Several years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, production planning, or supply chain management within food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing
Demonstrated experience across forecasting, S&OP, production scheduling, inventory planning, and delivery planning
Experience leading, coaching, or developing a planning or supply chain team
Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, including capacity planning, batch production, changeovers, allergens, and shelf-life management
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into practical planning solutions
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, MRP, or planning systems; MES/WMS experience is advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to align priorities across Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Customer Service teams
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform effectively in a dynamic environment
HBO/WO degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certifications are considered an advantage
Fluency in Dutch and English is required
What We Offer
A highly visible role at the heart of Pelican Rouge's supply chain and operations
The opportunity to shape and further develop forecasting, planning, and S&OP processes in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Close collaboration with senior stakeholders across Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Client Experience
Exposure to an international organization operating across 16 European countries
High levels of ownership, autonomy, and impact on operational performance and customer satisfaction
Professional development and career growth opportunities within the Selecta Group
Competitive compensation package and attractive benefits
A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Unlimited coffee from our own roastery
Ready to make an impact?
If you are passionate about supply chain planning, forecasting, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.
Join Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters and help ensure that great coffee reaches our customers through world-class planning, forecasting, and supply chain execution across Europe.
Planning Team Leader in Dordrecht werkgever: Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters
Als QA Specialist bij ons bedrijf krijg je de kans om te werken in een stimulerende en open werkomgeving waar kwaliteit en voedselveiligheid voorop staan. We bieden niet alleen een competitief salaris en uitstekende secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden, zoals 30,5 vrije dagen en opleidingsmogelijkheden, maar ook volop ruimte voor persoonlijke ontwikkeling en initiatieven om onze kwaliteitsnormen te verbeteren. Samen met diverse afdelingen draag je bij aan het creëren van een veilige en gezonde werkomgeving, terwijl je geniet van heerlijke koffieconcepten.
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