Position nameCoordinator Demand & SupplyLocation + full-time/part-timeHoogstraten (BE) Full-time employment // Hybrid working model (office + home office)Company description Are you ready to join an international company that is focused on creating sustainable products for foodservice and airline industries? Probably at some point in your life you traveled on the plane & ordered some food or went to your nearby takeout place to buy a salad for lunch. In this case, you might have seen deSter products and didn’t even know it. A lot of people don’t realize that packaging world can be exciting, but it is more than that, especially when it comes to food. deSter is unique in its industry because we design and manufacture packaging as well as some additional complimentary products such as amenity kits, airplane trolleys & condiment packs. Our purpose is to create sustainable food and travel experiences and we need you on this journey. If you want to be a part of a company that strives to create a better future and change how we look at food packaging, you are in the right place. Job SummaryIssue and follow-up of purchase orders with suppliers (for products and logistical services) within the framework negotiated by Procurement and LogisticsEnsuring through continuous demand screening and follow up that the right product is delivered at the right place at the right place.Maintenance of basic item data in the ERP system of Purchased ItemsMonitor capacity constraints with suppliers and develop proactive solutionsMain Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluation of demand and purchase proposals based on a master scheduleGeneration and follow up of purchase orders for Traded Goods & Intercompany orders taking into consideration demand, actual stock levels, lead time and specifications (artwork..)Evaluate & recommends actions to improve on time delivery to the customerAnalyze demand requirements to identify supply bottleneck in case of capacity constraints and priority setting in consultation with customer serviceOrganization & follow up of transport for inbound shipments (including direct deliveries to the customer)Advice & support internal departments in transport related issuesOptimization of logistic servicesWorks closely with providers to assure efficient and effective execution of defined processes & goods transportationCoordinate with other departments to achieve inventory goalsHandling Logistic Complaints Traded goodsResponds to Customer Service & Sales when there are supply issuesReview, update and maintain logistic item data parameters and MPS parametersHandle communication and information to customer service with regard to shipments. Follow-up in case of urgencies and act pro-active.Management and validation of local data and logistic and MPS parametersQualificationsEducation:At least Bachelor degree (economics, administration)Work Experience: 2 or more years work experience in similar field (supply chain, planning)Prior international or Export/Import experience is a plus.Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)PC Knowledge MS OfficeExperienced with ERP systemsKnowledge of inventory planning and basic logistic conceptsKnowledge of Incoterms and their implication on logistical flowsStrong critical thinking Excellent team participation skillsAnalytical and logic skills Language / Communication Skills:Effective communication and negotiating skillsResult oriented and flexible personalityNo silo mentalityStrong customer focusFluent in English (written & spoken); any of these languages a plus: French, German, Spanish What we offer Joining deSter means you will become a part of an innovative company with sustainability at heart and colleagues & customers globally. Besides competitive salary and benefits, we also offer hybrid way of working (office/remote) and a team of colleagues that have a passion & enthusiasm for what they do.