Junior Purchaser/Planner

The Junior Purchaser/Planner provides operational and administrative support to the planning and procurement functions within the distribution center. This is an entry-level to junior administrative role. The role is based on-site in Wavre, Belgium. The role ensures accurate data management, timely processing of purchase orders, and effective coordination between suppliers, warehouse, and internal teams to maintain efficient material flow and stock availability. Suitable candidates must have a strong ability to communicate in French and English. They must also be a resident in Belgium. Administrative Support – Planning & Purchasing Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system Maintain and update planning and purchasing data (items, suppliers, pricing, lead times) Support the maintenance of inventory records and planning files Order & Supplier Coordination Follow up with suppliers to confirm order receipt, delivery dates, and quantities Track purchase orders and escalate delays or discrepancies Support communication with suppliers regarding documentation and delivery coordination Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies with finance Inventory & Logistics Support Help monitor stock levels and flag potential shortages or excess inventory Support coordination of inbound shipments with logistic team Assist in tracking inbound deliveries vs planning commitments Data Management & Reporting Ensure accuracy and completeness of ERP data Prepare standard reports (stock levels, open POs, delivery status) Maintain organized records of orders, suppliers, and planning activities Support KPI tracking (e.g. supplier performance, stock accuracy) Operational Coordination Liaise with warehouse, customer service, and planning teams for daily operations Support preparation of planning and purchasing reviews/meetings Provide administrative follow-up on action items from supply chain meetings Education & Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain 1–2 years of experience in administrative, logistics, or purchasing support role preferred Technical Skills Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, JD Edwards or similar, commonly used in your hiring context) Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel Strong data entry and data accuracy skills Soft Skills High attention to detail and organization Strong administrative discipline and documentation management Good communication skills (internal & external stakeholders) Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Team-oriented with a proactive and reliable mindset Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accuracy of purchase order data and system updat... MS Excel, Support Planning, Storage, Physical inventory, Accurate Data Entry, Delivery, Scheduling, Supply chain, Procurement, SAP, Logistics, Planning, Communication, Liasion duties, Pricing, Inventory Logistics, Organization Skills, Data Accuracy, Office Support, Proactivity, Purchase Orders, Billing, Operations, Material flow, System Updates, Inventory Records, Activity Planning, Incoming Shipments, Purchasing support, Manage data, Logistics, KPI, Document management, Customer Service, Daily Operations, Administration, Attention to detail, Documentation, KPI, Communication, Maintenance, JD Edwards, Stocks, Communication, Purchase Data, Reporting Tools, Inventory Control, Finance, Data Inventory, Accurate Data, Coordination, Fast Pace, MS Excel, Administration, KPI, Cross Functionality, Purchasing, Engagement, Purchase Orders, Distribution Center, Stock Availability, Lead Times, Action Items, Prioritize Workload, Data Systems, Order Data, Stock Levels, Logistic Support, Prioritize Workload Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan! Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be! Original job ad is published on StepStone.be - Set up a Jobagent at StepStone now and find your dream job! For similar jobs, information on employers and career tips visit StepStone.be! La version originale de cette offre d'emploi est disponible sur stepstone.be – Créez maintenant votre Job Agent sur StepStone et trouvez le job de vos rêves ! Trouvez des jobs similaires, des informations sur les employeurs qui recrutent et des conseils de carrière sur stepstone.be!

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