Corporate Planner

Corporate Planner

Location:

ASSENEDESTRAAT 2, ERTVELDE, 9940, Belgium

Contract:

Permanent

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleo chemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

As the corporate planner for the Oleon oleo chemical plants (Ertvelde, Emmerich & Venette), you coordinate the integrated supply planning process on a mid‑ and long‑term basis, including third‑party logistics services.

• You are responsible for supply network balancing between manufacturing plants.
• To meet the market demand in the long run, you determine the optimal allocation of finished products to the Oleon manufacturing plants and Oleon’s third parties.
• Based on this long‑term planning, you compose the most economical raw material mix to secure business profitability. You communicate proactively to ensure that the required raw materials are purchased in time.
• Maximizing the efficient use of production facilities, managing logistic costs and stock position, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• You analyze planning‑related KPI’s, perform data analyses and report towards the management team.
• You organize monthly supply reviews with the main stakeholders of the various plants (supply chain, purchasing, controlling, production/process management).
• You participate in motivating, coaching & training local planners by sharing your knowledge and know‑how.
• You keep your know‑how and expertise up‑to‑date and keep abreast of evolutions in your domain of expertise.
• You are part of the Oleon corporate supply chain team and report to the corporate supply manager.

• You have a strong affinity with chemistry.
• You understand supply chain planning in a multi‑site, multi‑company environment.
• You work confidently with planning tools and IT systems and show interest in advanced planning solutions.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch; additional languages are an asset.
• You are willing to travel occasionally (±10%) to other Oleon sites.
• You build strong relationships and engage stakeholders in a constructive and effective way.
• You collaborate smoothly across teams and step into a leading role when projects require it.
• You take full responsibility, set clear priorities and act with a strong sense of accountability.
• You show drive, initiative and the ambition to grow into a key role within the organization.

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work‑life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits such as meal vouchers, CAO
90, and options for car and bicycle lease plans. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 7,7 billion euro across 18 countries in 2024. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value‑sharing model. Avril and its 8,400 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals.