Senior Planning Specialist

For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.

As a Senior Planning Specialist you will play a key role in driving better forecasting and smoother delivery for our International Distributor business. Based at the Cannondale factory in Almelo, you’ll work across multiple Pon.Bike brands and team up with Sales, Planning, and Supply to help boost sales and support profitable growth.

Note: This is not a remote position. This role is based in our in Almelo, Netherlands office.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Lead international distributor forecasting using inputs and historical trends; deliver monthly updates to Global S&OP.

Coordinate product assortments across Pon.Bike brands; generate distributor-specific order forms.

Track project timelines to ensure timely ordering and delivery of new products for global launches.

Supply Chain & Order Management

Manage end-to-end order-to-delivery for European Bike, Warranty, and P&A supply to maximize revenue and streamline logistics.

Optimize distributor inventory to ensure delivery efficiency and reduce working capital.

Maintain SAP order book and delivery status; provide weekly updates to Sales.

Export & Documentation Coordination

Oversee export documentation for European shipments to non-EU distributors.

Communicate product spec changes to all stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with brand planning to resolve supply issues and enhance delivery performance.

Contribute to cross-functional projects that support business objectives.

Drive continuous process improvement in partnership with leadership.

What You Bring to the Table:

3–5 years of experience in planning, forecasting, MRP, and inventory management

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Production, Business Administration, or a related field

Proficient in SAP and highly skilled in Microsoft Excel

Experience with import/export operations and international logistics

Background in international sales or business

Knowledge of the cycling industry or a genuine passion for the sport is a plus

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Sales, Planning, and Supply teams

Proactive mindset with a desire to take ownership of supply and delivery functions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Willingness to travel regularly within Europe and occasionally to international locations outside Europe

Some of our Great Benefits:

Hybrid work environment

Generous Paid Time Off

Great discounts on company products

Employee Wellness Program Pon Fit

A mix of casual yet professional culture

Discount additional health insurance package

Onsite gym

Travel reimbursement

Collective Labour Agreement Metalektro

Pension plan

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About the organization

As a proud member of the Pon Holdings family, Cannondale benefits from the strong foundation and extensive network of one of the Netherlands' largest family-owned businesses, as well as the largest bike portfolio in the world: Pon.Bike, including brands like Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets. Being a part of Cannondale means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization backed by the strength and stability of Pon Holdings.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cannondale we value a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Our DEI Mission Statement: At Cannondale, we are on a mission to ensure all members of the cycling community feel that they belong. Our commitment to celebrating individuality and differences extends beyond our diverse line up of bikes to our workplace culture, where we recognize and embrace the strengths and viewpoints of each team member, regardless of their background or identity. We are thankful for the feedback and perspectives that challenge us to create more inclusivity in this space and hold us accountable to making meaningful progress.

WE ARE A CYCLE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

The cycle-friendly employer certification scheme was developed to establish a European standard for cycle friendly companies. The certification is intended to help European companies to improve the situation for employees that cycle to work. As an acknowledgement for our effort we received the certificate “cycle-friendly employer”.

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