3rd Party Bike Planner

Remote - with standing location in Accell premises (Heerenveen (NLD), Szolnok (HUN), Sennfeld (GER)) (Full-time)_

**Is optimizing complex supply chains and building a strong relationship with suppliers across borders something you thrive on? Come join our team as a 3rd Party Bike Planner, where you will be playing an important role in ensuring seamless production planning and procurement for our global supply network.**

At Accell Group, we’re not just building bikes— we’re creating experiences that move the world forward. Our mission? _To craft the joy of cycling_. Our ambition? _Riding together to win_. We’re a team that believes in:

- ** Take ownership**: We deliver on our promises, continuously learn and improve, and take initiative with follow-through.
- ** One Team**: We value transparent feedback, respect everyone’s input, and celebrate success together.
- ** Passion and Quality**: We put our customers first, never compromise on quality or safety, and always go the extra mile.

We know that success rides on teamwork and passion. If you're ready to drive meaningful change in the cycling industry and grow with a company that truly values quality and innovation, keep reading this

**What’s the job all about?**

This newly created role of _3rd Party Bike Planner_ is essential to our global supply chain, supporting Accell’s growing demand for high-quality bikes by strengthening our supply planning and procurement operations. In this role, you’ll work closely with suppliers, production planners, and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and meet production goals. You’ll be proactive, adaptable, and excited to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

**What will your day-to-day responsibilities involve?**

In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for:

- Planning and managing the procurement of bike components from third-party suppliers across Europe and Asia, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with suppliers, handling communications with a balance of assertiveness and respect.
- Using **ERP**, **Kinaxis Maestro** and other systems to monitor inventory levels and forecast needs, providing insights and adjustments to meet production targets.
- Implementing continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on supply chain efficiency and process optimization.
- Maintain supplier relationships, set up logístical terms, drive continuous improvement, and oversee quality standards.

**Who are we looking for?**

If you’re an enthusiastic, numbers-driven supply planner with a passion for relationship management, this is your opportunity You’ll ideally have:

- A **bachelor’s degree** in a technical field, such as _Supply Chain Management_, _Logistics_, or a related discipline.
- 4-5 years of experience in _production planning or procurement_, with strong knowledge of **ERP systems** and Excel.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to solving challenges and a flexible, adaptable mindset.
- Available for traveling (_up to 25% within Europe and 10% outside_) to visit key suppliers.
- Excellent communication skills in **English** (_additional knowledge of Mandarin or Indian languages is a nice to have_).
- The ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships, internally and externally.

**What will be the benefits if you join us?**

At Accell, we aim to support our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits package is designed to meet local standards and may vary depending on your role, responsibilities, and country of employment. Specific details will be provided during the recruitment process.

**Ready to roll?**

**_Let’s move the world forward—one bike at a time_**

**About Us**

Accell Group manufactures and sells bicycles, bike parts, and accessories. We are the European market leader in e-bikes and the second largest in bike parts and accessories, with many leading European bicycle brands under one roof. Well-known bicycle brands in our portfolio include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe, and Carqon. XLC is our brand for bike parts and accessories.

At Accell Group, we believe in creating innovative solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our valued customers. As a leading player in the e-bikes and the second-largest provider of bicycle parts and accessories, our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do.

We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent from all backgrounds is valued and supported. Our global team of approximately 3,000 employees across 18 countries works together to deliver premier products and services to clients in more than 80 countries worldwide.

At Accell Group, our culture is driven by innovation, teamwork, and respect, offering challenging and rewarding opportunities for everyone who joins us.
- Function category: Supply Chain
- Education: Academic / WO
- Amount of hours: 32 - 40 Hour
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