Supply Chain Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Specialist supports the efficient flow of materials, procurement, customer orders, and deliveries. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers, the role ensures accurate order processing, material availability, and on-time delivery while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person, recent graduates included.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and update production schedules in line with demand forecasts, capacity, and material availability

Raise and monitor purchase orders to support material availability, and report relevant KPIs

Act as a key point of contact and communicate effectively with customers throughout the order process

Enter, track and manage customer orders in ERP systems, ensuring timely processing and delivery

Send order confirmations and proactively provide updates on order status, incl. on any foreseen delays

Maintain best inventory levels using the MRP [Material Requirements Planning] system and inventory management practices

Analyse demand forecasts and supply chain data, to optimise procurement planning

Coordinate shipments and prepare documentation in line with applicable incoterms and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with warehouses, transport providers, and external partners

Monitor automated processes around timely invoicing and delivery of finished goods

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders to track progress and proactively resolve issues

Work with colleagues in Production, Quality Control, R&D, Finance, and with external suppliers to ensure material and product availability

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation

Key Competencies

Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences

Customer focused mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

Ability to keep a broad overview while dealing with detailed process steps

Strong procurement, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Good analytical proficiency with the ability to interpret operational data and metrics

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Recent graduates with some relevant work experience are encouraged to apply

Familiarity with supply chain concepts such as planning, procurement, and logistics

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerBi

Fluent in English, both written and verbal, added to which Dutch is a clear advantage

Knowledge of MRP [Material Requirements Planning] systems and inventory management principles would be beneficial

What We Offer

A chance to join a dynamic, well-working team, where full support and training will be given

Great business insight, through the varied work, responsibilities and outreach

Opportunity to help shape future ways of working, through joint improvement efforts

A unique role, which is visible, impactful and never dull!

About ThermoFisher Scientific

As part of the ThermoFisher Scientific team, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our colleagues bring our Mission to life every day by enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. From protecting the environment to ensuring food safety and advancing cancer research, we empower our teams with the resources and opportunities to grow while solving some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Patheon Softgels B.V., part of ThermoFisher Scientific’s Pharma Services Group, is a global pharmaceutical organization within the Softgel Business Unit. At our Tilburg site, we operate a 24/7 production facility with multiple production lines, warehouses, quality control labs, and external logistics partners. Our Supply Chain team plays a critical role in managing the end to end Make to Order flow across departments and stakeholders.

Apply Now . Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, and this job will close as soon as the right candidate is found. Please apply soon, in order to avoid disappointment.