Supply & Demand Planner - Biomass at BURN

Duties and Responsibilities

Master Production Scheduling (MPS) & ERP Management (NAV)

• Manage and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAV) for all countries under the Biomass Business Unit.
• Continuously update and optimize the MPS based on sales forecasts, production constraints, and inventory levels.
• Work closely with regional supply chain teams to ensure supply continuity and production capacity alignment across multiple locations.
• Monitor and adjust production plans to mitigate supply risks and bottlenecks.
• Ensure alignment of the MPS with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes across different markets. 

Supply Planning & Inventory Optimization (Multi-Country)

• Align supply plans with manufacturing capabilities across multiple production sites.
• Coordinate stock allocations and inventory levels to ensure each country has the right supply levels.
• Define and monitor inventory safety stock policies per country to balance customer service levels and working capital.
• Proactively address risks related to stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolete stock across different regions. 

Stakeholder Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between Production, Procurement, Sales, and Warehousing teams across all countries.
• Communicate supply and demand constraints proactively to all stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
• Work closely with country-specific supply chain teams to customize planning strategies for local market conditions

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Demand & Supply Planning, MPS management, or a similar role (preferably in a manufacturing or multi-country supply chain environment).
• Strong expertise in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred) and demand forecasting tools.
• Proven experience in multi-country planning, inventory management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics tools for data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with warehousing, logistics, and procurement best practices in a multi-country setup.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills: Ability to make data-driven decisions in complex environments.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management: Ability to engage with cross-functional teams across multiple countries.
• Proactive & adaptable mindset: Ability to navigate fast-changing market conditions and supply chain challenges.
• Detail-oriented & highly organized: Ensuring planning accuracy across different markets.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable working with ERP systems, demand planning software, and automation tools.
• Project management skills: Ability to drive planning improvement initiatives across multiple location
• Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply