Supply Chain Coordinator

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it's our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

As a dynamic and growing company with over employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world

As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless, reliable, and cost‑efficient global supply operations. You will coordinate short‑term and mid‑term planning activities, align production across 7 global manufacturing sites, support logistics flows, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This position offers a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of a global supply chain, delivering products to over 110 countries. It is an excellent fit for someone with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ambition to grow into broader supply chain or operations roles. High‑potential graduates are also welcome.

• 1. Short‑Term Planning & Supply Execution (Dramix Business – 90%)
  • Lead monthly forecast alignment with the global sales organization (150+ sellers across all regions).
  • Build and maintain short‑term production plans in close cooperation with 7 global manufacturing sites.
  • Own the rolling three‑month constrained S&OP plan (M+3), ensuring optimal balance between demand, capacity, and inventory.
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics flows for the EU hub in line with regional requirements.
  • Manage trading and sourcing operations with selected strategic suppliers.
  2. Container Transport & Freight Management
  • Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for freight forwarders handling ~4,000 containers annually across the globe.
  • Develop long‑term capacity and booking strategies; align with Procurement on freight partner selection and performance.
  • Resolve short‑term disruptions and propose alternative routings to safeguard customer service.
  • Connect regions, plants, and logistics partners to continuously optimize maritime transport flows.
  3. Forecasting Excellence & System Improvements
  • Work closely with commercial and regional supply teams to validate short‑ and mid‑term requirements.
  • Optimize stock‑build strategies, cost‑to‑serve performance, and landed costs.
  • Contribute to improvements in planning systems, data quality, digital workflows, and reporting tools.
  4. Warehousing & Inventory Optimization
  • Drive initiatives to enhance landed‑cost efficiency and inventory accuracy.
  • Act as operational interface with central procurement on supplier performance, cost reduction, and process improvements.
  
  

• Education
  • Master's degree in Commercial Engineering, Applied Economics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  Experience
  • Experience in forecasting, logistics, procurement, or supply planning is a plus — strong graduates are also encouraged to apply.
  Skills
  • Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.
  • Experience with SAP, Excel, and preferably Power BI.
  
  

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team 
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
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