Supply Planning Lead

Lead the balance between customer demand and supply network capabilities. As a Supply Planning Lead, you will drive end-to-end supply planning, optimize inventory and service levels, and lead the S&OP demand and supply balancing process to ensure the efficient delivery of products to customers.

At FrieslandCampina, we are committed to nourishing people through high-quality nutrition while building a resilient and efficient supply chain. We are looking for a Supply Planning Lead to play a critical role within our Customer Supply Chain organization.

The Supply Planning Lead serves as the vital link between demand planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations. This role is responsible for balancing demand and supply across FrieslandCampina and third-party supply networks, ensuring optimal service, inventory, cost, and profitability outcomes.

As the owner of the S&OP Demand and Supply Balancing process, you will drive operational and tactical planning decisions that support business objectives and deliver sustainable growth.

Lead Demand & Supply Balancing

• Own and facilitate the S&OP Demand and Supply Balancing process.
• Balance demand and supply while considering volume, revenue, cost, and margin objectives.
• Identify supply risks, constraints, and opportunities, ensuring proactive mitigation plans are in place.

Develop Optimal Supply Plans

• Create and maintain the optimal supply network plan across FrieslandCampina and third-party production facilities.
• Align supply plans with demand forecasts, inventory targets, service level agreements, and business priorities.
• Ensure product availability while maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs.

Drive Supply Chain Performance

• Monitor inventory health, supply performance, capacity utilization, and customer service levels.
• Analyze supply chain data and provide actionable insights to improve planning effectiveness.
• Support decision-making through scenario planning and impact analysis.

Collaborate Across Functions

• Partner closely with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment on supply priorities and business objectives.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in strategic planning and operational review discussions.

Champion Continuous Improvement

• Drive process enhancements within S&OP and supply planning.
• Improve planning accuracy, efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
• Lead initiatives focused on automation, digitalization, and planning excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, S&OP, or Supply Chain Management
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain planning processes
• Experience managing demand and supply balancing within complex supply networks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in ERP and planning systems (SAP APO, IBP, Kinaxis, or similar tools is an advantage)
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to influence decision-making in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English

• A unique company culture that combines local roots with global opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to a highly collaborative international supply chain network
• Opportunities to lead impactful business and supply chain initiatives
• Continuous learning and professional development programs
• A dynamic environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• The autonomy and trust to make decisions that create meaningful business impact
• The opportunity to contribute to better nutrition for millions of consumers worldwide

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.