Manager – Material Management
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Role Summary:
The Manager, Material Management leads the material planning function to ensure a reliable supply of materials supporting production and customer demand. The role focuses on building and developing a high-performing team, improving planning processes, and strengthening collaboration across supply chain functions.
This position plays a critical role in translating production plans into effective procurement and material plans, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Location: Waalre, NLD
• Travel: Intermittent international travel
• Type of Contract: Temporary Mission - 12 Months
What can you expect as a Manager, Material Management, at Scandinavian Tobacco Group? Your primary tasks will be:
Team Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop the Material Management team
• Set expectations and drive performance clear
• Build structure, accountability, and collaboration within the team
Material Planning & Supply Continuity
• Ensure effective material planning processes to support production requirements and prevent supply disruptions
• Translate production plans into material procurement and supply plans
Planning Processes & Systems
• Drive improvements in planning and purchasing processes, systems, and data accuracy
• Support the implementation and effective use of planning tools and ERP systems
S&OP Participation
• Contribute to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by providing material planning inputs and scenarios
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure alignment and operational efficiency
Inventory Management
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels while addressing shortages, excess inventory, and expiring materials
Supplier Coordination
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to ensure supply reliability and capacity alignment
Your areas of knowledge and expertise (that matters the most for this role):
Experience
• Experience in Supply Chain, Material Planning, or Material Management
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Experience working in manufacturing or supply chain environments
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and planning tools
Technical Knowledge
• Understanding of supply chain planning processes including demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and MRP
• Experience participating in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
Leadership Skills
• Strong people leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to drive accountability and performance within teams
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) are a plus
Additional Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
• Knowledge and practice of S&OP and S&OE processes
• Experience implementing and using planning tools, preferably SAP and planning platforms.
How to Apply
If you are ready to be part of our exciting journey at STG, please apply by including your resume and highlighting your experience, as well as any other relevant information you would like to share with us.
Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Talent Team
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.