Commodity Material Planner - Europe

Job Purpose

Commodity Material Planner is responsible for ensuring effective material planning and supply continuity across Europe. This role manages both OEM and third-party supply chains, securing timely delivery and optimal stock levels to meet production and customer needs.

A glimpse of your daily mission

• Define product volumes based on inventory levels and historical consumption.

• Place and follow up on purchase orders for all European locations on a daily basis.

• Enforce supplier delivery deadlines and manage any discrepancies.

• Analyze delivery schedules and safety stock, making necessary adjustments to avoid shortages.

• Communicate closely with European departments regarding supplier capabilities and performance.

• Work with buyers to escalate and resolve supplier-related issues.

• Be the primary contact for internal customers regarding assigned commodities.

• Monitor and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

• Contribute actively to process optimization initiatives within the supply chain.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience in material planning or procurement.

• At least 5 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, and supplier management.

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems preferred.

• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.

• Fluent in English (other European languages are an advantage).

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized, autonomous, and able to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

• Customer-focused mindset with attention to cost optimization and process improvement.

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

About us

Haworth is one of the world's largest manufacturers of office furniture, providing solutions for tomorrow's customers worldwide. At the center of our work is the human being: What does a person need to work, what pushes them, motivates them and what makes people feel comfortable at work? Only if we can answer that question, we are able to introduce designs to our customers that will make them achieve their goals. To stay one step ahead, we invest in our own research, have a worldwide network of interesting partners and are part of think tanks around the world who are trying to think ahead. The family-owned company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan/United States, employs more than 8.000 people and is represented in more than 150 countries in Asia, Europe and America with subsidiaries and partners.