Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst — Netherlands Location: Amersfoort (onsite / hybrid as required)
Employment type: 32-40 hrs per week

Role summary
The Supply Chain Analyst will be the operational centre for regional supply and inventory decisions.

You will translate demand forecasts into material purchase plans, maintain optimal inventory levels, generate/issue all purchase orders, and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while minimizing working capital and logistics costs.

You'll work closely with Procurement USA, Operations, Quality and Finance and report to the Operations Manager.

The role will be based in EMEA headquarters in the Netherlands.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute the inventory plan (safety stock, reorder points).


• Create the regional supply plan translating demand/forecast into material requirements and timing.
  
  Create a supply plan for internal (Amersfoort) and customer consigned inventories.


• Create, review and place all purchase orders (PO creation, approval routing, PO changes and confirmations).


• Manage inbound logistics: coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and internal receiving to ensure timely, compliant inbound movements.


• Maintain data related to suppliers, parts, lead times and inventory.
  (Experience NetSuite or equivalent preferred.)


• Monitor KPIs (inventory days, stock availability, supplier on-time delivery, PO aging, freight cost per unit) and produce regular reports and recommendations.

Required qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.


• 2-5 years' practical experience in planning/procurement/logistics operations — ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment.


• Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders end-to-end in an ERP system (NAV Dynamics, NetSuite (or equivalent).

• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with Excel (advanced), demand planning tools, reporting and dashboards (Power BI).


• Good working knowledge of logistics operations (incoterms, freight booking, customs documentation).


• Excellent communication skills in English;

What we offer
Competitive salaried package aligned with Netherlands market practices, paid vacation and statutory benefits, a supportive team, and opportunities to lead process improvement projects with visible impact.

Venquis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.