Sr/Supply Chain Project Specialist

We are seeking a results-driven   Supply Chain Project Specialist   with strong grounding in   supply chain planning   to lead and execute strategic SCM initiatives. You will act as the bridge between   planning operations and project execution ,   leveraging   deep planner knowledge to drive impactful projects across forecasting, allocation, supply planning, and system/process improvements.  
 

In this role, you will translate operational planning challenges into structured projects, ensuring successful delivery while enhancing overall supply chain performance and resilience.  

What you will do   

Project Leadership & Execution  

• Lead Strategic SCM Projects:   Manage end-to-end supply chain projects, including planning transformation, process optimization, and system enhancements.  

• Structured Delivery:   Define project scope, milestones, resources, and timelines using standard project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall).  

• Execution Excellence:   Drive project implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and quality expectations.  
   

Planning Expertise & Business Translation  

• Leverage Planning Knowledge:   Apply   expertise   in demand/supply planning, allocation, and S&OP to   identify   improvement opportunities and project initiatives.  

• Translate Business Needs:   Convert complex planning and operational challenges into clear project requirements and actionable solutions.  
   

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

• Stakeholder Management:   Act as the key interface between SCM, operations, IT, and business teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.  

• Orchestration:   Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive consensus on priorities, timelines, and deliverables.  

• Change Management:   Drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working across the organization.  
   

Systems & Process Improvement  

• System Enablement:   Partner with IT and system experts to enhance supply chain tools (e.g., SAP, planning systems, reporting platforms).  

• Process Optimization:   Identify   inefficiencies in planning processes and lead initiatives to standardize and improve workflows.  

 
What you will need   

• Bachelor’s or   Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management , Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or   a related   field.   

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning (Demand/Supply/Allocation) combined with project management experience.   

• Understanding of   end-to-end supply chain processes, preferably in semiconductor industries .    

• Strong knowledge of S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and allocation processes.  

• Hands-on experience with planning systems (e.g., o9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder ,   or similar).   

• Proven   track record   of leading cross-functional supply chain projects or transformation initiatives.  

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into insights and actions.  

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.