Supply Chain Manager

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 2.8 billion euros (in 2022). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Andenne/St Vith, we are looking for a:

Supply Chain Manager

Your Mission

As the Supply Chain Manager for Andenne and Saint-Vith sites, your mission is pivotal. You'll handle budget preparation, manage KPIs, and expertly foster relations between departments. You will ensure alignment with conditions for personnel, organization, and assets, you play a crucial role in maintaining efficient, compliant, and positively engaged supply chain operations.

What you will do?

• Administration/Services:
  • Oversee all Administration department functions, including Planning and S&OP-IBP, logistic inter-co, local purchasing, local master data, administration account VIM, and administration services.
• Warehouse:
  • Manage stock in different warehouses, internal and external.
  • Take actions to address deviations in stock levels, obsolete stock, slow-moving items, QC blocked items, expired goods, and stock adjustments.
  • Optimize safety stock, lead time, and MOQ in collaboration with production and product managers (S&OP).
  • Manage the external warehouse.
• Logistics:
  • Manage and monitor physical flows in/out, logistic inter-co, and subcontracting with agreed service levels and minimal cost.
  • Support Supply Chain Manager Puratos to enhance organization and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and apply policies on quality, hygiene, safety, in collaboration with QA manager and Safety Manager.

Who are we looking for?

• You hold a Master's degree in logistics or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Supply Planning with knowledge of World Class Supply Chain and 5S methodology.
• Experience in the food industry is an asset.
• You are fluent in French or Dutch (written & spoken language) & English.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and SAP. Knowledge of planning tool SAP APO PP/DS is an asset.
• You have strong collaboration and communication skills, ensuring high customer needs satisfaction.
• You are a strong people manager, acting as a true Coach and Motivator.

What you can expect from Puratos?

You will join a fast-growing, stable family business that has become an international market leader with a corporate culture in which innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our main priorities. You will benefit from a great deal of freedom in your work, with plenty of room for initiative.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month and vacation pay
• Minimum 5 training days per year

Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNRsBzuRlNI

Working at Puratos is choosing a Top Employer in Belgium!

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