Supply Chain Specialist | Food Ingredients Sector

At Fritz&Muller we are collaborating with a leading international company in the Food Ingredients Industry, in the search for a Supply Chain Specialist to join their team in Rotterdam.

We are looking for a candidate with a solid background in supply chain planning and coordination, procurement and inventory management, and international logistics coordination, used to working in dynamic environments with multiple stakeholders. Previous experience in the food ingredients sector will be highly valued.
 

Responsibilities

• End-to-end supply chain planning and coordination (procurement, production, and distribution flows).
• Purchasing management: supplier negotiation, issuing and following up on purchase orders, and monitoring delivery lead times.
• Inventory and stock management, ensuring the right balance between product availability and cost optimization.
• Coordination with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Sales departments to ensure accurate planning and on-time delivery.
• Management of import and export operations, including related documentation (transport, customs, certificates, etc.).
• Tracking of logistics KPIs (OTIF, stock levels, lead times) and preparation of periodic reports.
• Agile resolution of incidents related to supply, transport, quality, or product availability.
• Management and updating of information in SAP, as well as maintenance of supply chain–related documentation.
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects for logistics and supply chain processes.
• Daily communication with international suppliers and partners in English.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, or Logistics roles within B2B environments.
• Highly valued: experience in the food ingredients sector, flavors, fragrances, additives, raw materials, or related industries.
• Experience managing international import/export operations.
• Fluent English (mandatory).
• Advanced SAP skills; experience with other planning tools (S&OP, ERP, etc.) will be a plus.
• Analytical, organized profile with strong planning skills, incident resolution capability, and a results-driven mindset.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a leading international company in the food ingredients sector.
• Stable project with professional growth potential within a growing organization.
• Dynamic, multicultural, and highly professional working environment.
• Involvement in an international business with continuous contact with suppliers and markets worldwide.