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.