Supply Chain Planner (m/f/d)

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non‑destructive testing techniques and for X‑ray fluorescence analysis.

As Supply Chain Planner you will be responsible for supply chain planning, replenishment, and sales order de‑bottlenecking within Evident EMEA's Supply Chain team. Your aim is to set up and maintain inventory and lead‑time parameters, proactively trigger stock replenishment, and coordinate end‑to‑end execution across departments to achieve a high customer service level through short lead times and reliable delivery.

Tasks

• Analyse and maintain supply chain system parameters, including standard lead times, reorder points, safety‑stock levels and outbound transit times
• Align regional inventory and lead‑time settings with global S&OP requirements as well as supplier and warehouse capabilities
• Monitor actual inventory levels and drive operational inventory clean‑up
• Cooperate closely with global counterparts, Product Managers, Sales Managers, Buyers and Finance to optimize planning reliability and keep plans up to date through regular review and correction
• Execute and handle internal replenishment orders, manage the orders through inbound and warehouse processing
• Maintain close and continuous communication with internal suppliers to secure material availability and improve delivery schedules
• Align complex delivery requirements with Customer Care and Sales Teams, and ensure they are met by your own hands‑on execution and coordination with other Operations team members
• Monitor operational performance and troubleshoot issues, including open order management and short‑term bottleneck resolution (e.g. supplier acceleration, re‑allocation, delivery speed‑up)
• Identify recurring bottlenecks across demand, supply and operational execution, and propose structural countermeasures

Requirements

• University degree in business, economics or STEM field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a planner role, or in a comparable operational role, with a strong analytical skill set and end‑to‑end process understanding
• Experience in an internationally operating company is preferred
• Strong analytical skills combined with hands‑on operational mindset
• Knowledge of ERP systems, BI reporting tools and confident handling of MS Office programs
• End‑to‑end process understanding: Procure‑to‑Pay, Order‑to‑cash, Sales and Operations Planning
• Knowledge of lean methods (e.g. KAIZEN) is preferable
• Strong self‑reliance, initiative and communication skills
• Fluent knowledge of English, conversational in German

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, 50% remote work possible
• 30 days of holiday per year
• 13,5 salaries a year
• Modern office and inspiring working environment
• Subsidised meals in the neighbourhood of our office (Stadtküche)
• Public transport ticket (100% subsidised) or free parking space
• Bike leasing
• Subsidy fitness first gym
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well‑being
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• Joint company events and activities

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.