As a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist, you’ll be the person who turns “we should” into “we did” at our Almelo plant and within Pon.Bike Operations. You’ll own Lean and CI projects end-to-end, coach teams in practical ways of working, and turn data and ideas into results you can see on the floor. As a close partner with CI teammates in Dieren and Emstek, you'll connect the dots and deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Note: This is not a remote position. This role is based 100% onsite at Cannondale's Almelo location.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Own and deliver CI projects from initiation through implementation and sustainment
• Embed Lean routines into daily operations (daily management, KPI structure, meeting cadence, problem-solving formats)
• Provide feedback and guidance to leaders and teams, including Yellow/Green Belt mini-projects
• Manage multiple improvement projects at once (scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, risks)
• Build and substantiate business cases, including CAPEX proposals, and weigh in on investment decisions
• Own and run the CI roadmap for Plant Almelo
• Contribute to longer-term operational planning (3–5 year roadmap)
• Ensure clear reporting on progress, impact, and budget usage for plant and operations stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally to improve end-to-end processes
• Stay current on best practices and share learnings across plants

What You Bring to the Table:

• 3–5 years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean, operational excellence, or a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or similar
• Six Sigma Green Belt (required)
• Proven ability to independently deliver improvement projects
• Strong experience with Lean and data-driven improvement methods
• Strong analytical, structured problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach
• Ability to influence across functions, cultures, and levels
• Experience with SAP ERP (ECC and/or S/4HANA)
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)

Some of our Great Benefits:  

• 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 

Want a closer look into what it's like to Come Ride With Us? Explore more of Cannondale on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

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

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Validate order proposals and process Purchase Orders on time
• Manage open orders and resolve exception notices
• Work proactively with Suppliers and Planning on any supply–demand gaps
• Create and send monthly forecasts to suppliers
• Monitor inventory and act quickly on excess or obsolete materials
• Flag and support improvements to lead times, pricing, and payment terms
• Ensure correct cost prices in the system and flag major deviations to Finance
• Maintain accurate material master data and vendor settings
• Measure vendor performance (OTD PO) and communicate any issues internally/externally
• Perform standard and ad hoc procurement reporting, and communicate relevant supplier information across the organization
• Review and improve material requirements planning processes with stakeholders

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, commercial economics, supply chain, logistics
• A few years of experience in a purchasing role is a big plus
• Must be fluent in English both written and verbal
• Supply Chain knowledge
• Proficiency with ERP (SAP preferred)

What we offer you:

• 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

Want a closer look into what it's like to Come Ride With Us? Explore more of Cannondale on Instagram and LinkedIn.

About the organization: Pon.Bike is a globally operating group of brands (including Cannondale, Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets) that delivers the best bicycles in every market segment - from off-road descent to urban comfort bicycles. We pride ourselves on creating a broad portfolio of innovative products of the highest quality. Whether you're looking for a connected e-bike, a state-of-the-art full carbon racer or a car-free way to take the kids to school, we have the bike that suits you. 

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 are dedicated to building 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. For additional information, please click here. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for a role with or participate in the hiring process with the Company, please let us know.

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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 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 

Want a closer look into what it's like to Come Ride With Us? Explore more of Cannondale on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

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”. 

To learn more about our privacy policy, please click here: Privacy Policy | Cannondale (English), Privacy Policy | Cannondale (Dutch).

An applicant's personal information will be shared in accordance with our privacy policy; by applying for a position, you are accepting the terms of our policy.

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