As a Supply Planner (DE), you ensure the continuous, timely, and cost-effective supply of the tank terminals we operate across Germany with refined oil products. You are responsible for inventory, supply, and capacity planning, and based on that, you optimize logistics, stock targets, and fleet utilization. As part of an international, entrepreneurial team, you maintain close information exchange with your colleagues across the entire VARO Group as well as with our trading and logistics partners. You are also closely involved in planning and logistics processes.

Your key responsibilites

• Process information related to inventory, demand, production, fleet, terminal constraints, supply, market structure, and margins;
• Lead daily optimization meetings;
• Manage loans, deliveries, and third-party inventories (including CSO);
• Make short-term transport decisions (chartering/rental);
• Optimize logistics to achieve inventory targets, improve margins, and maximize fleet utilization;
• Determine the optimal mode of transport, volume, and supply source for execution.
  

Your Profile

• You have successfully completed your studies or vocational training in business, supply chain, or logistics. Ideally, you already have professional experience in logistics or supply chain management – preferably in the oil industry;
• Ideally, you have initial experience in rail logistics and/or barge logistics;
• You are able to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally, and you are an enthusiastic team player;
• You enjoy working in cross-functional teams;
• You show initiative and act responsibly, independently, and in a structured manner. You think analytically, proactively, and above all solution-oriented in a fast-changing market environment;
• You have experience with ERP and EPRM systems and ideally knowledge of JD Edwards (Oracle).
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Further Competencies

• Hands-on/can do attitude;
• Team player: flexible, energetic and able to perform in a rapidly changing environment;
• Creativity and innovative capacity to constantly find solutions;
• Stress resistant;
• In addition to Dutch and English, you are fluent in German, both spoken and written, which is a must for this role.
• Self-driven and proud to take ownership.

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We Offer

• A professional and very well connected work environment with a young and international team in a growing company, on the cutting edge of the energy transition;
• Contributing to excellent work delivered by the team, where quality and team spirit are key;
• Learn from inspiring and exciting areas that intend to change the way the world applies energy;
• A flat organization structure with close ties to senior management of the company;
• An attractive workplace in the office in Rotterdam with development opportunities within an international, corporate environment;
• Attractive salary structures, as well as a (partly) employer-financed pension and bike plan etc.;
• Fun and supportive team environment that welcomes you to several social events.