In your role as Supply Planner, you will play a vital part in ensuring our products are available to meet customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Approximately 70% of your tasks will focus on planning activities, including developing accurate demand forecasts and supply plans in collaboration with procurement, production, and sales teams. The remaining 30% of your responsibilities will involve purchasing tasks, such as managing procurement processes and buying activities. You will report directly to the Head of Planning and Logistic  with a dotted line to the HQ Supply Chain Management.

Your Responsibilities:

70% Planning:

• Focus on demand forecasting, inventory management, internal planning, and process optimization.*
• Perform replenishment planning for raw materials, review planning parameters (safety stocks, segmentation), and manage raw material inventory levels. 
•  Create and maintain planning data in SAP, including safety stocks, reorder points, and segmentation parameters. 
• Lead initiatives for process standardization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement within supply planning. 
• Document planning processes and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. 
• Monitor stock levels and proactively adjust planning parameters to prevent shortages or excess inventory.

30% Buying:

• Focus on procurement activities, order management, supplier coordination, and supply disruptions.*
• Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders in SAP; coordinate with suppliers for PO confirmations and manage late deliveries or shortages. 
• Follow up on delivery schedules, manage return deliveries, and handle supply disruptions such as force majeure or global shortages. 
• Track goods receipts, process material call-offs based on production schedules, and ensure inventory accuracy. 

What do you bring with you:

• Strong knowledge of SAP, particularly in procurement, inventory management, and logistics modules.
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes, procurement, and warehouse management.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive attitude with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Previous experience (even short-term) in production, supply chain, or planning roles.
• Good  proficiency in SAP and advanced skills in Excel.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Organizational skills and a team-oriented mindset.

What do we have to offer you?

At Nutrafood, as part of a diverse and global group  you'll have the opportunity to work in an inspiring international setting. We offer a competitive salary package, along with additional benefits.

Interested? Send your application to Dorien Dhont, Manager HR Business Partnering, at doriendhont@doehler.com. For more information about us, visit www.doehler.com and www.nutrafood.it