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S & OP Analyst

Belgium
Lembeke
As a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Analyst, you are the link between the customer demand and the manufacturing organizations for Biscoff products, Cookies, Pastry, and Waffles. You are part of the Global Biscoff Planning & Logistics team, and will report to the S&OP Manager.  
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Legal team in Lotus Café in Belgium

Job description

  • You support the Sales & Operations process by coordinating between the customer demand and manufacturing operations for Biscoff products, Cookies, Pastry, and Waffles.
  • The improvement proposals you formulate, focus on enhancing the S&OP processes and on improving the demand-supply balance. The ultimate goal is to optimize service levels and lead time at minimum cost.
  • Reporting, analyzing and optimizing scenario simulations and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve forecast accuracy, inventory management, and overall operational performance, is part of your job.
  • You collaborate both closely with sales to formulate monthly forecasts and operations in crafting long-term supply strategies. Meanwhile, you stimulate collaboration and communication between the sales and operations teams, to come to a strong team performance in running the S&OP process.
  • The use of the supply chain planning processes, is something you promote and improve by providing training, knowledge sharing and implementing process optimizations. In case of supply chain oriented projects, you are one of the key contacts for the ICT Team.

Profile

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Then we look forward to meeting you!

  • You have a Master’s degree in a relevant study field, combined with at least 3 years of experience in Supply Chain planning (factory planning, S&OP, distribution and logistics, …). Experience in the FMCG industry or industrial manufacturing business is a plus.
  • You are results-focused and feel comfortable in a process-oriented environment. You show a strong analytical & business-driven mindset, combining strategy with operational activities.
  • You are flexible and have a natural drive to continuously improve processes and ways of working, a team player who finds it easy to absorb and transfer knowledge.
  • On top of being a good communicator in Dutch and English, you are a very proficient user of Excel. Experience in SAP, Power BI and SAC is a plus.
Biscoff marketing team at HQ in Lembeke, Belgium

"Working at Lotus Bakeries feels like a privilege. A privilege to be part of a strong growing international organization, with a clear vision towards the future. Being able to contribute to this growth in one way or another is also what makes me proud. Proud to be part of the Lotus family."

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Evy Van den Brande

HR Manager

Offer

Grasp the opportunity to join an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talents! Being part of a fast growing, international company, you will get tons of on-the-job-learning and acquire new insights.

In addition, you will be part of a culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are our main drivers.

And of course, on top of that, you can enjoy delicious branded snacks every day!

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