Team Leader Finish Good Planning EMEA

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Reports to: Head of Material Management EMEA
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Travel: Occasional international travel (<20%), with higher travel (up to 30%) expected initially
Scope: ~8 FTEs located across Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, manage, and develop the Finished Goods Planning teams located in Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic.
• Support team growth through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Planning & Supply Chain Coordination
• Ensure accurate and timely finished goods planning for products manufactured within EMEA and outsourced to Belden plants in China, India, and the USA.
• Drive strong collaboration with the Demand Planning team within the S&OP process to align material plans with customer needs and strategic objectives.
• Inventory Strategy & Optimization
• Define and improve stocking strategies (Make-to-Stock / Make-to-Order) based on ABC/XYZ analysis and demand plan inputs.
• Manage inventory performance, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and optimize stock levels while meeting service level goals.
• Process & Systems Management
• Act as the process owner for planning-related Master Data, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and ongoing improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain planning standards, tools, and reports.
• Monitor key planning KPIs and ensure process compliance and best practices across the region.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with manufacturing plants to ensure reliable material supply
• Coordinate with order fulfillment and logistics to ensure timely delivery to customers.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience in material and inventory management, ideally within a multinational or multi-plant manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to coach and develop diverse, international teams.
• Strong planning and analytical skills; able to translate business objectives into executable plans.
• Expertise in SAP (especially MRP modules). Experience in BPCS-ERP-System is an advantage.
• High level of initiative, flexibility, and a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Languages: Fluent in Hungarian and English. Additional proficiency in German, Czech, or Dutch is a strong advantage.

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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