Business Support Analyst

Country: Netherlands|Place: Waalwijk|Fulltime| Closing date: 31/10/2024

For our Performance Coatings division, we are looking for a Business Support Analyst to support the Global Demand & Business Improvement Manager – Performance Coatings on demand and business improvement activities.

About Stahl

Around the world, nearly 2,000 Stahl colleagues are driven by a clear purpose: Touching lives, for a better world. Together with our value chain partners, we develop high-performance, low-impact specialty coating solutions that touch the lives of people everywhere. 

Today, nearly a third of our R&D projects have a clear ESG foundation, with a focus on low-fossil-carbon alternatives using renewable feedstocks. We are also committed to reducing our own environmental footprint and have set ambitious near-term targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, to significantly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

By joining Stahl, you will become part of a growing global community. With headquarters in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stahl operates a network of 17 manufacturing sites and 37 application laboratories, supported by sales support offices in 22 countries. 

What are your key responsibilities in this role?

Prepare and analyze detailed monthly demand forecasts for the EMEA sales region in Performance Coatings

Analyze and interpret historical sales data to evaluate and refine forecast accuracy, ensuring data-driven decisions.

Engage in monthly discussions with Sales and Business Managers to review past forecasts and synchronize the upcoming 24-month forecast inputs.

Oversee and manage product allocations across the EMEA region, optimizing resource distribution.

Maintain strong communication with production sites, actively participating in bi-weekly demand control meetings, and contribute insights for global supply reviews.

Support the Global Demand & Business Improvement Manager – Performance Coatings on various projects & initiatives to improve the business & sales processes, on the commercial budget process, on portfolio management and on following up & monitoring various activities.

What do we ask from you?

Educational Background: MBO 4/HBO in Commercial Economics/ Business Administration or similar

Relevant Experience: Experience in Finance, Demand Planning, or an analytical role is preferred

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SAP/APO.

Communication Skills: Excellent ability to communicate effectively and build relationships within the organization

Numerical Affinity: Strong affinity with numbers and statistical analysis

Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in work

Language Proficiency: Located in the Netherlands with fluent English; Dutch is a plus.

We are open for your application if you have the right education, mindset, and skills, even if you don't have the work experience yet.

What do we offer?

The possibility to learn and be part of a company/team where your opinion is valued

A flat organizational structure where direct communication is appreciated

The possibility to be part of a diverse and dynamic work environment

Immediately employed by Stahl with the prospect of permanent employment

A salary between 3100-3800 euro gross a month/fulltime based on experience/background

Holiday pay (8%) and 13th month (8.33%)

27 holiday days and the chance to buy 8 additional days

Good pension scheme (Employer contribution = average 19%, Employee contribution up to an annual salary of € 50,048.00 (2024) non-contributory, above that 7% employee contribution)

Access to E-learning courses.

Travel costs: € 0.21 per km for a maximum of 50 km one way when travelling to the work address.

Sustainable employability: € 750 personal budget in 2024

Collective health insurance via VGZ – 10% discount on supplementary insurance and dental insurance. When you take out additional insurance, you will receive an additional reimbursement of € 6.30 gross per month from Stahl.

Discount of up to 16% on car insurance via Allianz Safe on the Road Package

One paid volunteering day every year

The possibility to work from home 1 or 2 days a week, with an allowance of 2 euro net per home working day

Interested? Please feel free to reach out via recruiting.netherlands@stahl.com with your CV and we will be in touch with you.