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.