Bachelor’s degree
Yanmar Europe and Yanmar Marine International support customers across the region with high-quality products and reliable service. To ensure smooth operations and a robust supply chain, we rely on robust supply chain processes that support production, sales, and distribution. Our team plays a key role in maintaining product availability and operational efficiency across all markets.
What are you going to do?
As our Supply Chain Specialist, you will support the planning and execution of operational activities across the supply chain. You will collect and consolidate sales forecasts, provide insights to production planning and coordinate closely with warehouse and sales colleagues to ensure product availability at all times. Your work ensures reliable supply performance that aligns with customer needs and supports our business growth.
You will monitor procurement needs, define purchasing priorities, and follow up on supplier performance to ensure the timely delivery of products and components. You will also oversee inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels, anticipate demand fluctuations, and resolve potential bottlenecks between internal teams and external parties.
You will contribute to long-term supply chain initiatives by providing data, analysis and operational support for projects such as new product launches or promotional campaigns. You will monitor KPIs and participate in cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service performance across the supply chain.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
Collect and consolidate forecasts for finished products and components
Align demand expectations with production capabilities and sales requirements
Analyse forecast accuracy and historical data and report variances
Define purchasing priorities based on forecasts and internal needs
Process purchase requests in line with operational requirements
Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with cost, quality and delivery expectations
Monitor inventory levels and anticipate demand fluctuations
Resolve delivery or coordination issues within the supply chain
Provide insights on trends that may influence service levels
Support planning for new product launches and network optimisation projects
Track supply chain KPIs and prepare reports for management
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement
Who are we looking for?
The ideal Supply Chain Specialist is analytical, well organised and proactive in resolving operational challenges. You have experience in supply chain operations, inventory control or demand planning and feel comfortable working with data and ERP systems. You collaborate effectively with colleagues across sales, warehouse, logistics and production planning and enjoy contributing to smooth and efficient supply chain processes.
The ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration or equivalent practical experience
At least 2 years of experience in supply chain operations or demand planning
Experience with inventory optimisation and demand forecasting
Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems
Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating supply chain KPIs
Experience in supplier relationship management
Fluent in English and another European language is an advantage
Knowledge of lean inventory principles or JIT methods
Understanding of sales and operational planning processes
Applicants must currently reside in the Netherlands and be eligible to work in the country, including having a valid work permit or a valid passport.
Work location:
This position is part of Yanmar Europe or Yanmar Marine International. The work is based in Almere.
What do we offer?
As our Supply Chain Specialist, you will work in an international organisation where your insights directly influence product availability and operational performance. You will join a collaborative and skilled team in a dynamic environment with opportunities to grow and contribute to continuous improvement.
Employee Benefits:
A competitive salary that reflects your knowledge and experience.
Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
A standard working week of 37.5 hours.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Gym subscription and bike plan.
Employee benefits plan with discounts on various products and services.
Participation in company outings, sports activities, and events.
Commuting allowance.
27 vacation days (+ the ability to build up time for time).
8% holiday allowance and year-end bonus based on company results.
MEET ONE OF YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES:
Bastiaan Kwantes – Teamleader Supply Chain & Sales Planning
Are you looking to play a vital role in our organisation? As a Supply Chain Specialist at YMI, you will ensure smooth operations and reliable product availability across our global network. You will keep customers satisfied by bringing together various business components, including forecasting demand, managing procurement, logistics, business process improvement, and inventory optimisation. You will join a passionate and highly collaborative team that supports one another to achieve excellence. If you thrive on problem-solving and want to make a real impact in a dynamic, international environment, we would love to welcome you.
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
A clear process. A personal approach.
We keep our application process simple, transparent and fast.
Short telephone acquaintance
We get to know each other and discuss your motivation.
First interview at Yanmar
You’ll meet the team and learn more about the role.
Second interview
A deeper conversation to ensure we’re the right fit.
Job offer
We’ll make you an offer and discuss the next steps.
Let’s get started!
Welcome aboard. We’ll prepare everything for your first day.
QUESTIONS?
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Jack Denkers
Corporate Recruiter
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