Manager Planning & Transportation

SodaStream International BV

  • 32 - 40 hours per week
  • Hybride
  • Tilburg
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Something for you?

Are you confident, do you have a hands-on mentality, and do you thrive on challenges? Are you an energetic and creative person who enjoys inspiring, motivating, and guiding others to achieve the best results? At SodaStream in Tilburg, they are looking for a Manager Planning & Transportation who embraces a dynamic and international work environment. Do you want to be part of a team that impacts how the world drinks? Then this position is for you! 

What will you do?

As a Manager Planning & Transportation at SodaStream, you will be responsible for the entire flow of goods, ensuring seamless coordination between incoming goods, production planning, and outbound transportation. You will lead an enthusiastic and international team of planners and logistics specialists (6 FTEs in total) who are responsible for planning the production and distribution of the produced products by SodaStream worldwide. The team can benefit and learn from your support in their professional growth and development. 

You will work closely with internal departments such as Production, Procurement, Inventory Management, and Sales to continuously optimize processes. In addition to managing your team, you will also maintain strong relationships with external logistics partners and be responsible for negotiating and monitoring Service Level Agreements (SLAs). 

You will also take a forward-looking approach, working with your team to build a streamlined Supply Chain, continuously assessing and improving existing processes. You will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and play a key role in SodaStream’s international logistics network. 

Key responsibilities: 

  • Full responsibility for the entire planning and logistics processes;
  • Leading an enthusiastic and international team of planners and logistics specialists;
  • Monitoring and optimizing all logistics activities, including SLA management and performance indicators;
  • Collaborating closely with internal departments such as Production, Inventory Management, and Sales to ensure a smooth logistics process;
  • Continuously improving and professionalizing processes in a fast-paced and evolving environment. 

What we like to see in you

SodaStream is looking for someone who represents the brand: an energetic, creative, and confident professional. Someone who is not afraid to take risks, strives for excellence, and inspires their team to do the same. You excel in an international environment, working effectively with different cultures and perspectives. Your enthusiasm and driven mindset are exactly what SodaStream values in its employees. 

Additionally, you have: 
  • A completed bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field; 
  • At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in Supply Chain or Logistics; 
  • Full-time availability (40 hours per week); 
  • Experience with ERP systems and working in an international environment;
  • The working language at SodaStream is English, therefore full professional proficiency in English is required;
  • Knowledge of international safety, import, and export regulations is an advantage. 

Why would you apply?

SodaStream offers you a unique international work environment with plenty of opportunities for growth and development. You will be part of a refreshing and open work culture, where hard work is balanced with fun and social events. They regularly organize activities and put a lot of effort in teambuilding and creation of a fun and pleasant working environment. 

What you can expect: 
  • A competitive and attractive salary, based on your background and experience. If you have any questions regarding the salary, please contact me; 
  • 25 vacation days (based on a 40-hour workweek) with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days; 
  • A company bonus; 
  • A laptop and mobile phone; 
  • A one-year Dutch employment contract, with the prospect of a permanent contract; 
  • An attractive pension scheme; 
  • The possibility to work hybrid (one day per week); 
  • A free SodaStream machine and free CO₂ cylinder refills. 

Where will you work?

SodaStream is the world’s #1 sparkling water brand and a leader in 46 markets in the production of home sparkling water makers. SodaStream is part of PepsiCo, the world’s largest provider of complementary beverages and convenient foods, enjoyed by consumers over one billion times per day in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. 

From the Netherlands Logistics Centre in Tilburg (NLC), we refill and distribute gas cylinders, package SodaStream products, and distribute them across European markets based on demand forecasts. 

What now?

Are you the hands-on and inspriring Manager Planning & Transportation SodaStream is looking for?
Apply today an become a part of the company that changes how the world drinks.

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