Senior Business Planner

Are you energized by solving complex planning challenges across global supply chains? Do you thrive in environments where strategic thinking drives operational excellence? At Accenture, we’re seeking a Senior Business Planner with at least 4 years of relevant experience to lead transformative planning initiatives that shape the future of supply chain performance for our clients worldwide.

Role Mission

This role is strategically focused — not just about managing day-to-day operations but about designing and leading long-term planning frameworks that elevate supply chain resilience, agility, and efficiency. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, driving continuous improvement and innovation while leading cross-functional teams by example. Success in this role requires an entrepreneurial mindset: the ability to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities for transformation, and take initiative in shaping future-ready planning ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Material Availability

• Develop and maintain forward-looking demand and supply forecasts (0–24 month horizon).
• Provide reliable planning signals to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support investment decisions for capacity expansion (1–3 year horizon).
• Influence planning strategy across client organizations.

Inventory & Risk Management

• Define buffer strategies and inventory policies.
• Conduct excess & obsolescence (E&O) risk assessments.
• Resolve inefficiencies and mitigate overplanning.

Planning Optimization & Innovation

• Refine planning parameters and methodologies.
• Implement best-fit planning policies (e.g., manual vs. MRP).
• Introduce innovative approaches such as demand leveling.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Operate independently with a high degree of ownership.
• Lead by example in stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Align with demand planning, supplier management, product lifecycle, and production teams.
• Facilitate consensus on supply plans and corrective actions.

Qualification

Education

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in strategic supply chain planning, S&OP, and production scheduling.
• Hands-on expertise with SAP ERP, IBP, APO, and HANA.
• Track record of successful project leadership and stakeholder management.

Key Competencies

Business Acumen

• Strong understanding of how planning decisions impact financial performance, including working capital, cost of goods sold, and service levels. Experience across product lifecycle stages and a customer-focused mindset.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and a bias toward action. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, identifying growth opportunities, and driving change through innovative thinking and calculated risk-taking.

Analytical Thinking

• Skilled in scenario planning, forecasting, and data interpretation using tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Communication & Influence

• Effective at simplifying complex topics, aligning stakeholders, and driving decisions without direct authority.

Planning Expertise

• Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP logic and experience in optimizing planning processes and parameters.

Behavioral Attributes

• Resilient, proactive, culturally aware, and committed to continuous improvement. Fluent in English.

Locations

Amsterdam

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