Head of Central Planning

At 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.
 

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 Central Planning to help us optimise our performance ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment across our supply chain.

Location: You must be based in either in  Belgium, Poland, UK, Italy or Germany

What you’ll do:

• Lead and mentor a central planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Oversee the Divisional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, ensuring seamless alignment between inventory levels and customer demand.

• Develop and implement strategies for optimal inventory levels across the supply chain.

• Drive efficiencies while controlling costs and maximizing profitability.

• Analyse existing processes within the supply chain to identify inefficiencies and utilise data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience in supply chain management, with a focus on planning and optimization. Experience in purchasing or procurement is a plus.

• Strategic mindset and the ability to develop and implement innovative strategies to drive organizational improvement

• Ability to analyse complex data and make data-driven decisions

• Familiarity with ERP and BI solutions; Anaplan experience is advantageous

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business, or a related field

• Strong communication skills and fluency in English is essential.

Why join us?

We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!

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

Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best