Preparing an accurate Supply Network Plan for specific product group(s) based on 1-15 months' time horizon which aims to meet the associated demand plan in the most effective manner, considering all relevant aspects of supply (capacity, raw material availability, formulation optimisation etc.)

Quarterly or semi-annually creating a strategic (36 months) Supply Network Plan to identify potential supply constraints on the strategic horizon

Prepare Supply Network Plan scenarios to determine the best option to maintain supply considering total Supply Chain cost and Customer Service

Establish strict deadlines with the key contributors to the Supply Network Plan to ensure that information is available in time for the Supply Review

Preparing the content for the monthly Supply Review, including where necessary, scenarios which aim to eliminate or at least minimise the gap between Supply and Demand. Where Supply is greater than demand, this should be highlighted for the Executive IBP meeting

Monitor progress against the plan through frequent contact with Production & Material Planning and the Supply Points / Plant teams, consulting / informing of any adjustments as necessary, according to priorities, constraints & customer commitments. Maintain close contact with other Supply Network Planners and/or Customer Services advising them of the situation and the actions taken / in progress to deliver OTIF / available inventory

Follow-up of the decisions/constraints from the IBP cycle of the organisation and/or supply points

First point of contact for the commercial organisation for the tactical and strategic planning horizon

Job Description:

• Preparing an accurate Supply Network Plan for specific product group(s) based on 1-15 months' time horizon which aims to meet the associated demand plan in the most effective manner, considering all relevant aspects of supply (capacity, raw material availability, formulation optimisation etc.)

• Quarterly or semi-annually creating a strategic (36 months) Supply Network Plan to identify potential supply constraints on the strategic horizon

• Prepare Supply Network Plan scenarios to determine the best option to maintain supply considering total Supply Chain cost and Customer Service

• Establish strict deadlines with the key contributors to the Supply Network Plan to ensure that information is available in time for the Supply Review

• Preparing the content for the monthly Supply Review, including where necessary, scenarios which aim to eliminate or at least minimise the gap between Supply and Demand. Where Supply is greater than demand, this should be highlighted for the Executive IBP meeting

• Monitor progress against the plan through frequent contact with Production & Material Planning and the Supply Points / Plant teams, consulting / informing of any adjustments as necessary, according to priorities, constraints & customer commitments. Maintain close contact with other Supply Network Planners and/or Customer Services advising them of the situation and the actions taken / in progress to deliver OTIF / available inventory

• Follow-up of the decisions/constraints from the IBP cycle of the organisation and/or supply points

• First point of contact for the commercial organisation for the tactical and strategic planning horizon

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.