Do you take leadership of Enza Zaden’s S&OP Planning Capability? As Interim Project and Implementation manager S&OP you help ensure reliable product availability while shaping the future direction of Enza Zaden’s S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) capabilities.
Make a difference as Interim Project and Implementation manager S&OP
A strong Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process is essential to align demand and supply across Enza Zaden. As Interim Project and Implementation manager S&OP, you will take ownership of the company-wide S&OP process and strengthen decision-making, governance, and performance management. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to drive alignment and create actionable plans. In this role, your work will include:
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Leading the monthly and quarterly S&OP cycle, including pre-S&OP and Executive S&OP review meetings;
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Connecting and aligning Demand Review and Supply Review processes to support integrated decision-making;
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Developing and implementing S&OP metrics, methodologies, and performance targets;
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Driving gap analyses, identifying root causes, and coordinating cross-functional action plans to close performance gaps;
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Engaging stakeholders across the organization to realize opportunities, execute communication plans, and maintain alignment;
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Defining and socializing the future-state vision for Enza Zaden’s S&OP/IBP process and supporting the development of organizational capabilities.
What you bring as our future colleague
As Interim Project and Implementation manager S&OP you can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and drive change in an international environment. You can challenge senior stakeholders, create alignment across functions, and translate strategic direction into practical action. Your combination of analytical strength, influencing skills, and organizational sensitivity enables you to deliver sustainable results within a relatively short timeframe. In addition, you have:
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Bachelor / University degree;
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Extensive knowledge of and experience with transformations in Supply Chain Strategy/S&OP;
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Experienced in project- and change management;
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Experience with complex stakeholder management;
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Excellent communication skills, proficient in English and Dutch.
Enza Zaden as your employer
Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higher yields and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.” Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of
We are passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.
What you can expect from us
We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment. You can also count on:
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A position for 38 hours per week;
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A gross monthly salary between €5,103.90 and €7,291.28, based on a full-time workweek of 38 hours and aligned with your knowledge and experience;
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8.33% vacation allowance and an attractive annual bonus program of 10% of your annual salary, depending on your job level and company performance;
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25 vacation days, the option to purchase additional vacation days, and one paid vitality day per year, with extra vacation days granted as you get older;
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A laptop and mobile phone provided by Enza Zaden;
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A contribution toward overnight accommodation costs if you live farther away from Enza Zaden. This program applies to employees working for Enza Zaden in the Netherlands whose one-way commute exceeds 100 kilometers and 75 minutes;
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An attractive retirement plan, commuting reimbursement if you live more than 10 kilometers from your workplace and a remote work allowance when working partly from home in consultation with your manager;
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Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Great to Grow development program, training courses, workshops, and e-learning platform;
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Plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of your daily work through social events organized by the Staff Association, as well as Young Enza networking events, inspiration sessions, and social gatherings. We also host an annual summer barbecue, Christmas market and New Year’s reception;
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A strong focus on your health and well-being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, a bike-to-work program, sports activities through enzActive, and mental well-being support through OpenUp.
Let’s connect
Looking for a career that grows with you? Apply using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation within a few minutes. We will let you know the next step within 10 business days.
Do you have questions about the role or the application process? Please feel free to contact Esther Scharloo, Senior Recruiter at [email protected] or call/whatsapp +31 6 25 47 35 44.
Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.
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