Supply Planning Manager (NL) 

This position is based at our office (HQ) in Made. You will manage a team of 8 and you will report to the Global Supply Planning Director. 

You will interact with multiple stakeholders internally and will be responsible for building strong bridges with all departments: commercial, customer service, quality control, production and the processing plant. 

The Supply Planning Manager (NL) is responsible for leading three core cross-functional processes:  

Production planning (long-term) 
Stock management (mid-term) 
Order management (short-term) 

Role and responsibilities are as follows: 

Responsible for the unit’s planning core activity according to the supply chain division’s strategy for stock management along the chain. 
Managing the supplies according to the demand and the relevant regulations. 
Advancing technological tools and developments within the planning unit. 
Supporting and encouraging the development of your team. 
Strengthening the relationship with the subsidiaries for optimal stock management. 
Improving the existing processes in the planning unit. 
Developing and maintaining interfaces with the planning managers of the BUs inside Limagrain group (LVS). 
Processing and analyzing data for stock optimization. 
Setting KPIs and monitoring them. 
Planning according to the seed purchase budget. 
Managing externally sourced seeds (ESS). 
Promoting a collaborative working environment between the BU’s. 
Preparation and implementation of the upcoming ERP (JDE). 

Candidate profile: 

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Agriculture) 
Strong leadership skills, able to motivate teams. 
Open minded, communicative, aiming at effective collaboration. 
Strong analytical skills and digital data management skills. 
Striving to meet business targets & KPI's 
Knowledge or experience in Agriculture/Vegetable Seed industry will be an advantage. 
 

*A Personal Profile Assessment will be a part of the recruitment process for this role.

**A Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag, VOG) will be requested from you.

We will send you a link to apply for your VOG at Justis.nl and the costs will be covered by Hazera Seeds.

Our offer: 

Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Horticultural Seed Companies 
25 days paid holidays (full time employment) 
13 days paid ATV (full time employment) 
Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age) 
Holiday allowance of 8,33% 
Flexible working hours (depending on the position) 
Working from home (depending on the position, as per company’s policy) 
Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability 
Discount on collective health insurance 
Commuting allowance according to the CLA 
Free fresh fruits 
Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season 
Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad) 
Learning & Development opportunities (Hazera Academy) 
Working with passionate colleagues 
Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel) 

Why working for Hazera Seed: 
Hazera is a worldwide leader in the breeding, development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed varieties, characterized by advanced research & development, marketing throughout the world, and agro-technical support. Combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology, Hazera constantly develops new products that address market needs. Thanks to our core beliefs of expertise, trust, engagement and dynamism, shared by our committed teams we strive to continuously exceed the expectations of our customers. Hazera headquarters are situated in Israel and The Netherlands and with a worldwide presence through our 12 subsidiaries. Hazera is part of the Limagrain Group.
Working at Hazera means contributing in a professional way to the growth of our business, in an informal, international environment. We are customer and market oriented and teamwork is important. Other characteristics of our organization are openness, flexibility and orientation on results. We focus on employee development with consideration and respect for individual needs. That’s why it's great to work at Hazera! For more information please visit our website www.hazera.nl and www.hazera.com.

Interested?
Do you already see yourself as part of the Hazera Seeds team? Then we are looking for you, as our growth and success are driven by passionate and dedicated individuals!

For more details, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Andreea Catar