Teamleider Planning​/Team Leader Planning

About Us

Life tastes better with ice cream. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest ice cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream.

And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work, moving fast and keeping things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious, ready for what’s next, embrace digital, use data to make better decisions and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The Planning department at the Ben & Jerry’s factory in Hellendoorn is a crucial part of the supply chain. It is responsible for timely and accurate delivery of products, optimal production scheduling, planning and timely arrival of raw materials and packaging, and monitoring of finished goods, raw materials, and packaging inventories. As a Team Leader (day shift), you will manage the department, lead a team of three employees, develop and execute planning policies aligned with the factory’s objectives, and be part of the leadership team that defines long‑term factory goals.

• Lead, coach, motivate and develop your team of Supply and Material Planners.
• Act as the on‑site representative of the Planning function, ensuring strong visibility and alignment with operations.
• Maintain a consistent physical presence on the factory floor to support day‑to‑day decision making and cross‑functional coordination.
• Define and implement departmental policies aligned with the factory’s objectives.
• Participate in the Management Team (MT) and Leadership Team (LT), providing input and shaping long‑term factory goals.
• Lead the planning‑related transformation, including OPUS implementation and Ice Cream Europe initiatives, coordinating across cross‑functional teams and projects.
• Provide input and make strategic decisions for the factory (e.g., shift models, projects).
• Maintain contact with Procurement and suppliers regarding delivery issues, flexibility, long‑term forecasts and capacity.
• Inventory management of raw materials and finished goods.
• Participate in the Ben & Jerry’s PTM, contributing from a planning perspective.
• Prepare and deliver presentations with relevant information about Ben & Jerry’s and Planning.
• Maintain close contact with the Category Planning Manager and Category Director.
• Achieve departmental targets (Dispatch Rate, Business Waste, OEE/run strategy, slow movers, departmental budget).
• Ensure effective communication within and outside the department.

• A relevant completed bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or planning.
• Strong experience in team management and leadership.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and Dutch (pro).
• Energetic, communicative, collaborative, analytically strong, and resilient under pressure.
• Knowledge of SAP, APO, and Kinaxis.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, planning, and organizational capabilities.
• Clear understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain processes and current planning developments.
• Experience in the ice cream and/or food industry is a plus.
• Proven track record of independently leading improvement projects.

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and growth obsessed—both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end‑to‑end thrive here. You’ll find an inclusive culture with low ego and hierarchy, continuous learning and development, rewards linked to performance, and the opportunity to shape the future of ice cream in a fast‑moving environment.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.