Requirements Planner

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.

About the Role: 

Come Ride With us as our Requirements Planner at our Almelo assembly factory. Reporting into the Supply Planning manager, the Requirements Planner turns approved demand forecasts into a clear, reliable supply plan for the factory and selected external suppliers. In this role, you manage a rolling MPS/MRP plan that supports on‑time delivery, keeps demand and supply in balance, and helps maintain healthy inventory levels for finished goods and service parts. You work closely with procurement, suppliers, the factory, engineering, quality, logistics, product development, and sales to keep execution steady and performance strong.

Note: This is not a remote position. This role is based at the Cannondale Almelo location.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Build and maintain rolling production schedules that align with demand, delivery needs, inventory targets, and factory capacity
• Translate schedules into material requirements, manage MRP exceptions, and ensure timely PO releases
• Adjust plans when demand shifts or when delays, engineering changes, quality issues, or material constraints come up
• Monitor inventory levels for finished goods and service parts, flag risks early, and help drive mitigation plans
• Work closely with procurement, suppliers, and third‑party assemblers to keep materials available and information accurate
• Support new product launches by integrating NPI needs into the production and material plan and tracking ramp‑up readiness
• Oversee planning for marketing samples and pilot builds
• Prepare clear reporting on inventory, production status, and planning KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across planning, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Keep internal teams aligned with timely updates on supply, materials, and delivery expectations
• Meet regularly with key suppliers to review forecasts, constraints, and action plans

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in requirement planning, production scheduling, inventory management, manufacturing, or a similar supply chain role
• Experience with supply planning, MRP, and scheduling tools (SAP preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams and cultures
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities.Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to balance both detail work and broader priorities
• Fluency in Dutch and English, written and spoken
• Experience in the bike industry or a passion for cycling/outdoor sports is a plus

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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