Specialist - Demand and Supply Chain

Canon EMEA is looking for an Specialist - Demand and Supply Chain in the IPSG Business unit. This role is a maternity cover for the period Jan/Feb till Aug/Sept 2027.

In this role you will be actively involved in processing orders in accordance with Canon guidelines and procedures. You will monitor forecast of internal customers to have a reliable interface of sales projection to supplier; ensure that CENV delivers products that conform to customer order and delivery requirements; provide customers (National Sales Organizations, Regional Sales Organizations, Canon Europe Ltd and other departments.) with key information required to manage their business activities; and monitor and coordinate the delivery process for IPSG controlled items in a main warehouse and satellite warehouses including periodic replenishment activities.

As a specialist you will also handle the assigned Canon Product Groups, suppliers, and customers according to existing agreements and policy; contribute towards the improvement of the overall activities and service level from European Demand and Supply Management; and coordinate the return logistics and rework process activities.

As a Specialist - Demand and Supply Chain you will be responsible for:

• Managing Demand & Supply balance properly to keep inventory at healthy level.
• Taking initiative to adjust plans accordingly with related stakeholder when any deviation is found.
• Supporting daily activities related to NSO’s, DRBG RSO’s and other customers as well as assigned product groups.
• Accurately processing all orders and ensure conformity of orders with policy, order completeness, correct product codes and use experience to avoid possible errors or problems.
• Ensuring the delivery service levels in accordance with the customer requirements.
• Giving accurate and supportive answers to questions from customers.
• Responding quickly and taking appropriate action to monitor, track and communicate status of critical backorders.
• Claim and return logistics handling. Ensure that serial control number of return goods is properly handled in RMA to prevent discrepancy in Install Base.
• Maintaining all relevant databases and information required by role and support colleagues in the division to obtain information necessary for their roles.

Skills & Qualifications

For this role, you will have:

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• University-level education or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Good analytical skills and numerical accuracy.
• Experience in an international business environment.

• Proactive, flexible and team-orientated

Nice to have:

• Experience with Oracle or a similar system

Further information

In addition to a competitive salary, you will be eligible for the following benefits in this role:

• Performance-based bonus of 12,5%
• 31 days holiday per year
• Pension plan
• Bicycle plan

• Full coverage of your public transport costs and partially car costs

Canon champions hybrid working with and a flexible working policy. You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities! Lastly you’ll find that Canon encourages continuous Learning and Development with a wide range of resources and support available on demand.

Does this seem like a great fit for your career expectations? We're excited to hear from you! Even if you don't meet all the qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

Job family: Operations-General

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