SU LY CHAIN CONSULTANT LEUVEN (BELGIUM) PERMANENT POSITION
Were currently recruiting a forward thinking Supply Chain Consultant to join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming how we source, plan, and deliver.
In this role, youll act as a strategic advisor and hands on problem solver, working across all stages of the supply chainfrom procurement and inventory optimization to demand forecasting and process design.
You''ll engage with key stakeholders across operations, finance, and commercial teams to drive alignment and efficiency through data driven insights and best practices.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact by improving service levels, reducing costs, and strengthening compliancewhile also contributing to long term supply chain resilience and digital innovation.
Whether its facilitating a high impact S&OP process, redesigning a stock control strategy, or ensuring regulatory compliance, youll be at the heart of meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to support cost efficient and timely sourcing.
* Evaluate supplier performance, lead contract negotiations, and manage supplier relationships.
* Optimize stock levels through inventory planning, control methods, and forecasting analysis.
* Define and monitor key inventory KPIs including accuracy, service levels, and turnover.
* Lead the demand planning process by collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance teams.
* Analyze historical data and market trends to drive accurate forecasting.
* Facilitate the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and supply capabilities.
* Provide insights and scenario planning to support decision making and risk mitigation.
* Assess, design, and optimize supply chain workflows across procurement, planning, logistics, and fulfillment.
* Identify process inefficiencies and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support digital transformation efforts and system enhancements across the supply chain.
* Standardize documentation and reporting practices for enhanced visibility and control.
* Ensure all supply chain operations comply with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
* Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments, and supplier due diligence.
* Develop and implement controls to mitigate supply chain risks and maintain data integrity.
* Stay informed of changes in regulatory frameworks and ensure proactive alignment.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain roles, with a strong focus on cross functional collabo