Operational Order Planner

The Job

Your Mission

• Manage the purchase order process, including PO creation, monitoring, and proactive follow-up, ensuring compliance with agreed order conditions, Incoterms, and timelines while contributing to On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Create and maintain accurate purchase orders with assigned suppliers, ensuring order information is complete, correct, and aligned with business requirements.
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for suppliers, ensuring effective communication, clear expectations, and timely follow-up, including during regular supplier calls.
• Validate supplier documentation, including packing lists and commercial invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Coordinate corrections with suppliers and follow up on identified discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate logistics and order data, maintaining alignment between supplier information, internal systems, and relevant stakeholders to support smooth downstream execution.
• Proactively monitor & communicate supplier delays, initiate appropriate mitigation actions, provide timely visibility to relevant stakeholders, and escalate when required to minimize operational impact.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery performance, proactively address bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions. Identify recurring performance issues and provide structured input to the relevant stakeholders for further follow-up and escalation where required.
• Initiate and drive process improvements, identifying recurring operational bottlenecks and implementing actions that improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and ad-hoc operational activities

Your Talent

• Bachelor’s degree
• Min 1-3 years’ experience in similar position
• English on proficiency level
• Analytical mindset, Proactive, Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Incoterms, SAP is a plus

This role is based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. Working remotely from other countries is not possible.

To apply for this role, you must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We will not apply for work or residence permits.

We Offer

· Our salaries are based on 38 hours per week, but fulltime work is 40 hours per week. Instead, you choose between a lot of holidays; 37 per year ór choose for a 40-hour salary per month with still 25 holidays. You can switch every six months;

· Annual bonus scheme;

· New hires (introduction) days;

· Great offer of e-learnings and a training offer for personal development;

· Enough free fruit for you daily vitamins;

· Provided lunch for low cost;

· Choose between lease-bike, NS Business Card or travel by car for € 0,25 per km (>10km).

· 8% holiday allowance, employee insurances and a good pension scheme;

· Employee discount on the PUMA, Levi’s, Fuelforfans and BMW Lifestyle websites;

· Hybrid working. On fulltime basis 3 days in the office and 2 days at home (incl. allowance for home working);

· Flexible working hours, modern workspace and a good working atmosphere;

· International working environment with colleagues of more than 50 different nationalities;

· Wellbeing activities (f.e. yoga, pilates and bootcamp) and an inhouse gym;

· Community involvement (STICHD impact tool);

· STICHD drinks 5/6x per year in the city center of Den Bosch;

· Work hard, play hard. Our STICHD-events are legendary.

About Us

We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts.

Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always.

We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot.

We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot.

Why join us?

Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another.

We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning.

Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got!

ACQUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANCIES IS NOT APPRECIATED

STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.

About Us

We like to think of ourselves as a family of experts.

Ok, we know what you’re thinking: at over 700 members, that’s a pretty big family. But what we really mean is that, whatever our skills or our story, whatever the task or the time pressure, we’re in it together. Pushing each other, backing each other and believing in each other, always.

We’re one STICHD. And that matters, because this one company does a lot.

We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create products that people love. From socks and underwear to swim and fanwear. From PUMA and Levi’s to Formula 1 and Manchester City. From design and logistics to retail and events. From our HQ in the Netherlands to sales offices and logistics centres all over the world. Like we said: a lot.

Why join us?

Because at STICHD, you get the best of both worlds. The buzz and exposure of working on a global scale with the world’s biggest brands. The freedom and flexibility to find your own passion and follow your own path. But most of all, because we care. We really care. About our brands and products. About each package and every fan’s experience. About one another.

We have some amazing people at STICHD. People with different backgrounds and skillsets, perspectives and personalities. Global leaders in their field who always stay curious, grounded and never stop learning.

Does this sound like it could be you? Click ‘apply’ and show us what you’ve got!

AQCUISITION AS A RESULT OF VACANIES IS NOT APPRECIATED

STICHD provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at STICHD and PUMA, and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At STICHD and PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically.