Head of Planning - Fibre Cement Division

Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

About the role:

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Head of Planning and play a pivotal part in strengthening Etex’s global supply chain capability.

This newly created role will lead the standardisation of planning processes across multiple countries and drive the development of a mature and fully integrated S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) framework. Operating in a complex, international environment, the role will ensure alignment between demand, production and business performance across all divisions and markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and standardise end-to-end planning processes covering raw materials, production, and sales operations
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of S&OP processes across all factories and markets
• Lead the Divisional S&OP process, ensuring clear scenarios and recommendations are provided to support Executive decision-making
• Coordinate and follow up on the execution of S&OP and S&OE plans through local teams, ensuring robust follow-through and accountability
• Build strong internal flows and integration between plants
• Create market segments and adapt planning models to support the organisation’s evolving footprint and growth strategy
• Develop a collaborative planning community across geographies, sharing best practice and fostering capability

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in an international industrial or supply chain environment
• Strong background in planning, supply chain, or procurement; experience as a Supply Chain Manager is advantageous
• Demonstrated success leading change in transformational environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across cultures and senior stakeholders
• SAP expertise essential (non-negotiable)
• APICS certification required
• Fluent in English with French, Dutch and/or German advantageous
• Ideally, experience in people management
• Strong personal presence and autonomy in an international context
• Willingness to travel when required

Why join us?

• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination