S&OP Specialist

“You turn numbers, forecasts and stakeholder input into one clear plan that keeps our customers happy and our supply chain in control.” 

As an S&OP Specialist at Innovative Beauty Group (IBG), you are at the heart of our European planning process. You collect and validate data, build reports and dashboards, and help different teams align on one integrated plan for demand, supply and inventory. With your analytical mindset and strong communication skills, you support our EU suppliers together with your colleagues and contribute to overall business growth targets in Sales and EBITA. 

Welcome to IBG! 

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide. 

Within IBG Netherlands, we specialize in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the Beauty and Home Care industry. Together we are concept builders with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands from your favorite shopping street. There is a good chance that one of our products is already in your home! 

What will you do as S&OP Specialist 

In this newly created role, you support the setup and running of our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for our European supplier base. Your focus is on collecting data, preparing reports and helping teams align on one shared view of demand, supply and inventory. 

At the Supply Chain department our purpose is to deliver the right quality, right product at the right moment (OTIF). Next to that we always look for (cost) efficient improvements to deliver to the company results.1 

You will 

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle by collecting data, updating templates, and preparing standard reports and presentations for key stakeholders; 

• Maintain and validate core demand and supply data (forecasts, orders, inventory, capacity) and resolve data quality issues with relevant teams; 

• Build and update recurring reports and dashboards on demand, supply and inventory performance, analyse deviations versus plan, and run ad‑hoc scenario analyses; 

• Act as a central contact point for S&OP data and questions, organise cross‑functional (pre‑)S&OP meetings, and help align Sales, Supply Planning, Project Management and Finance around one integrated plan; 

• Support conflict resolution by providing neutral, fact‑based analysis and clearly outlining trade‑offs between service, cost and inventory; 

• Drive continuous improvement of S&OP reports, templates and data flows, document best practices, and support small automation initiatives together with IT or data teams. 

What we offer: 

At IBG, you find more than a job, you join a close-knit, international team driven by creativity, shared values and growth. Collaboration is our strength and we celebrate success together.  We start our collaboration with a temporary contract, with the prospect of a permanent appointment. 

In addition, you get: 

• 🌱 Opportunities for personal & professional growth; 

• 🏦 A solid pension plan, fully paid by the company; 

• 🏡 Hybrid working opportunities; 

• 🏠 The possibility to work remotely for a maximum of 2 consecutive weeks; 

• 👥 Team & company events that support vitality & wellbeing and shared celebrations; 

• 🌿1 paid day per year to participate in a CSR/volunteering activity ;

• 🚆 Public transport card.

Your profile: 

You are a strategic, data‑driven team player who enjoys bringing structure to complex information and helping stakeholders make better decisions. 
 

This is what you bring to the table: 

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration; 

• 3–4 years of experience in supply chain, S&OP, planning, data analysis, finance or a similar analytical role (internships and trainee programmes also count); 

• Strong analytical mindset and accuracy with numbers; comfortable working with datasets, validating data and translating analysis into clear, simple messages for non‑technical stakeholders; 

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with interest in learning planning or BI tools; 

• Clear communication skills and willingness to work with stakeholders from different functions; 

• Proactive, hands‑on attitude, openness to learn as the S&OP process develops, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities; 

• Familiarity with demand planning software (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDA) and ERP systems is a plus. 

If you recognize yourself in this and you are excited to help build and professionalize our S&OP process, we would love to hear from you! 

Is this your ideal job? 
Are you excited to grow with us and contribute to the success of Innovative Beauty Group? We’d love to hear from you! 

👉 Apply directly via the application button. We kindly ask you to submit your application through our website, this ensures your details are processed correctly. Applications sent by email cannot be considered. 
💬 Questions about the role? Reach out to Ingeborg de Wildt (Senior Corporate Recruiter). She’ll be happy to help! 
📧 ingeborg.dewildt@group-ibg.com 

Let’s create something beautiful together! 🌸 

Please note: We will only consider applications from candidates who must reside in the Netherlands and hold a valid work visa for the Netherlands.