Packaging Material Supply Planner

Role Summary

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Packaging Material Supply Planner is responsible for preparing, issuing, and managing the packaging material plan for the European edible oils bottling business. In this role, you will translate production requirements into an accurate and sustainable packaging material plan that supports business operations.

You will collaborate with Production Scheduling, Sales Support, Sourcing, and external suppliers to help ensure the timely availability of packaging materials. You will build effective working relationships with local and international suppliers, facilitating clear communication and coordination across the supply chain. In addition, you will monitor supplier performance through established metrics, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and contribute to a reliable and efficient supply process. Through proactive planning and supplier management, you will support uninterrupted production operations and effective inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Translate production schedules into packaging material requirements and plans.
• Create, maintain, and monitor inbound packaging material plans.
• Manage packaging material contracts and inventory levels.
• Track and review supplier performance against established metrics.
• Support packaging-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, secondary education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with data and processes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in English and Dutch, both written and verbal.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, customer support, operations, supply chain, logistics, order management, sales support, or other business support environment.
• Experience using SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting concepts.
• Ability to balance customer, business, operational, and commercial priorities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.
• Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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About the Company

At Cargill our team of 160,000 professionals in 70 countries draws together the worlds of food, agriculture, nutrition and risk management. For more than 150 years, we have helped farmers grow more, connecting them to broader markets. We are continuously developing products that give consumers just what they're seeking, advancing nutrition, food safety and sustainability. And we help our partners innovate and manage risk, so they can nourish the world again tomorrow.

We combine 156 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Side-by-side, we build a stronger, sustainable future for agriculture and help the world thrive.

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