Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Manager will oversee procurement and supply chain operations within the FMCG industry, ensuring seamless processes and optimal efficiency. This position is based in the South of Antwerp close to the A12 and requires a proactive and hands-on individual with expertise in Supply Chain Management. This opportunity is with a well-established medium-sized company in the FMCG industry. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to quality and operational excellence, offering a stimulating environment for their employees. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for following domains: Production & Inventory Planning · Lead and implement a full Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning demand, supply, procurement, and sales · Develop and manage production, replenishment, and inventory plans to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence · Oversee stock and flow management, including safety stock policies, forecasting inputs, and inventory segmentation · Coordinate closely with procurement, sales, and operations to ensure integrated planning and execution · Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and inventory turnover · Act as a hands-on production planner and provide backup support to direct reports as needed Logistics · Oversee internal logistics and warehouse activities to ensure timely and cost-effective availability of products for market · Monitor stock performance, production lead times, and service levels · Collaborate with customer service to optimize distribution processes Performance Management & Continuous Improvement · Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including service level, capacity calculations, delivery times, logistics costs, inventory turnover, and stock health · Make ad hoc project calculation on capacity and production availability · Establish reporting tools and dashboards to support performance visibility and decision-making · Identify gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency and effectiveness · Promote standardization, best practices, and process discipline across supply chain activities · Ensure S&OP process documentation is maintained and up-to-date. Master Data Management · Support the establishment of a small master data team responsible for maintaining high-quality master data across the organization · Ensure coherence, accuracy, and governance of key supply chain master data (e.g., items, article data, BOM, routings, locations)· Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to define ownership, standards, and processes for master data management · Understand the impact of master data on supply chain performance The Supply Chain Manager will report to the COO. Master degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business administration, or a related field Proven experience as a Supply Chain Manager, preferably in a retail or consumer environment Relevant professional experience in Supply or Demand planning in a systems and manufacturing environment Excellent knowledge and in depth understanding of the supply chain flow and end-to-end supply planning process, in particular forecasting, demand-, supply- and production- planning Experience with S&OP processes and systems is a significant advantage. Strong process and project management skills. Experience with SAP ERP/MRP replenishment systems and advanced Excel skills Excellent English, written and spoken Strong interpersonal communication skills A challenging opportunity as Supply Chain Manager in a result driven manufacturing environment A permanent role with competitive salary Extensive package of fringe benefits: company car, net allowance, meal vouchers, group Insurance, health Insurance and an annual bonus Good accessibility via the A12 If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Supply Chain Manager, we encourage you to apply today Supply Planning, Execution, Physical inventory, Governance, Bill of materials, Supply and Demand, Integrated Planning, Delivery, SAP ERP, Supply chain, Consumer, Procurement, Dashboard, Projects, Planning system, Standardisation, Policy, Sales, Coordination, Health & Safety, Calculation, Inventory Planning, Operations, Planning Process, Warehouse logistics, Cost Optimisation, Service level, Retail Sales, Logistics, KPI, Demand Management, Master Data, Customer Service, KPI, Practicality, Health System, Stocks, Master Data, Communication, Decision Making, Reporting Tools, Segmentation, Forecasting, Project Management, Forecasting, Advanced Excel, VOS, Routing, Highly responsible, Production schedule, Best Practices, Calculation, Production, Flow management, Stock Availability, Lead Times, Distribution, End to End, Identify Gaps