Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
About The Role
At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Head of Planning and play a pivotal part in strengthening Etex’s global supply chain capability.
This newly created role will lead the standardisation of planning processes across multiple countries and drive the development of a mature and fully integrated S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) framework. Operating in a complex, international environment, the role will ensure alignment between demand, production and business performance across all divisions and markets.
Key Responsibilities
Establish and standardise end-to-end planning processes covering raw materials, production, and sales operations
Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of S&OP processes across all factories and markets
Lead the Divisional S&OP process, ensuring clear scenarios and recommendations are provided to support Executive decision-making
Coordinate and follow up on the execution of S&OP and S&OE plans through local teams, ensuring robust follow-through and accountability
Build strong internal flows and integration between plants
Create market segments and adapt planning models to support the organisation’s evolving footprint and growth strategy
Develop a collaborative planning community across geographies, sharing best practice and fostering capability
Key Requirements
Proven experience in an international industrial or supply chain environment
Strong background in planning, supply chain, or procurement; experience as a Supply Chain Manager is advantageous
Demonstrated success leading change in transformational environments
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across cultures and senior stakeholders
SAP expertise essential (non-negotiable)
APICS certification required
Fluent in English with French, Dutch and/or German advantageous
Ideally, experience in people management
Strong personal presence and autonomy in an international context
Willingness to travel when required
Why join us?
Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
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