Material Planning Lead

About Dewulf Dewulf is a world-class player and full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops. With 3 locations – in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Romania – the company is the reference in developing and manufacturing agricultural machinery for soil cultivation, planting, harvesting, cleaning, sorting, and transporting potatoes and vegetables.

At Dewulf in Winsum (Fr), a team of approximately 180-200 colleagues develops and produces machines for soil cultivation, planting, processing, and (optical) sorting of potatoes. Innovation, reliability, pleasant collaboration, and thinking economically alongside the customer are the basis of our policy.

Your role as Material Planning Lead Dewulf is a leading player in the agricultural machinery sector. As Material Planning Lead, you are responsible for the daily management of the Material Planning team in Winsum. You play a key role in ensuring material availability for production and actively contribute to the further professionalization of processes and the implementation of a new ERP system (Dynamics 365).

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Daily management of the Material Planning team (3-4 employees)
• Responsible for the correct execution of MRP and translation into purchase orders
• Monitoring material availability in relation to production planning
• Monitoring and improving supplier performance (delivery reliability, lead times) in collaboration with Sourcing
• Continuous improvement of MRP parameters, inventory levels, and ordering strategies
• Close collaboration with Sourcing, R&D, Production, and Logistics
• Identifying and implementing process improvements (ERP, planning, data)
• Coordinating and collaborating with counterparts at other Dewulf sites regarding processes, parameters, and working methods, with the aim of harmonization and continuous improvement within the group
• Key user role in ERP (Dynamics 365) within the Material Planning domain
• Reporting of KPIs (delivery reliability, inventory, OTIF)

Your profile You are a natural leader with strong communication skills at all levels. You have a coaching and connecting style, and you are analytically strong with an eye for process optimization. You feel at home in an international environment and can think and act strategically.

• HBO/Master (WO) degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Sciences, or similar through experience in a complex production environment
• Combines analytical ability with a hands-on mentality
• Strong in operational management and process improvement
• Relevant leadership experience within Supply Chain, Logistics, or Production
• Experience with MRP-driven environments, and ERP implementations in technical production environments
• Experience with operational purchasing / supplier follow-up is a must
• Good command of the English language in speech and writing

What do we offer you?

• Market-conform salary with excellent secondary employment conditions (CAO Metalektro)
• 40 days off per year
• Key role within the supply chain department in Winsum
• Direct impact on operational performance and delivery reliability
• Active involvement in ERP implementation (Dynamics 365)
• Room for own initiative and professional development
• Active contribution to the further development of the supply chain organization within a leading family business
• International working environment with challenging projects