Operational Planner (Planning and Control)

Job description

Introduction to the job Would you like to be part of the beating heart of an operation and drive end to end improvements? Support and service challenging high-tech assembly processes? Do you truly enjoy being part of a motivated team in a Manufacturing warehouse environment? Then this position is a great opportunity for you. The Logistics Operations Business Support team is looking for an Operation Planner (Planning and Control). BS Planning and Control consists of Wave Planning, Pack & Ship Planning and Inventory Management. This is a new role in which operational tasks of all three competences are combined and main focus is to drive and support daily operations. Role and responsibilities As a Planning and Control planner you are trained as an operational planner in all three main competences (WP, P&SP and IM). You play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of our highly complex logistics and warehouse processes, directly impacting our ability to meet production demands efficiently and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. In this role you are monitoring and balancing the workload within warehouse & logistics to ensure an on time in full delivery. You are coordinating the shipment of machines, parts and commercial packages, ensuring progress is tracked and products leave our warehouse on time. As a Planning and Control planner you will also be responsible for inventory within our warehouse, ensuring stock availability. Operational activities Wave Planning Monitor the influx of outbound deliveries for the 5L Warehouse, where logistics processes are centralized to facilitate an efficient supply to manufacturing. Ad-hoc steering on workload peaks- advising on warehouse capacity re-scheduling Adjust the timing of deliveries in such a way that the workload is leveled Adjust delivery timing based on priority Contact the internal customer (Production Planning, Cleanroom Logistics, Material Handling) and/or the 3PL in case alignment is needed for load leveling. Monitor and steer the ‘stock to factory’ process by managing waves Process delivery- and/or delivery line cancellation requests and prio changes Pack & Ship Planning Create invoices and shipping documentation. Initiate transport requests for systems and modules Monitor the flow of products for shipment using the 'Delivery for Excellence' (D4E) and SAP systems. Track and resolve issues and Daily Collaboration with cleanroom departments, warehouse staff, truckers/forwarders and the Freight Ops Shipping to ensure alignment and smooth operation and on-time delivery. Ensure the timely availability of packaging materials. Creating and managing the dock board planning, ensuring all shipments are allocated to the appropriate docks and times, thus optimizing the shipping process. Inventory Management Ensure material availability based on demand needs Ensure timely delivery of all needed materials Predict and prevent inventory related challenges Align on capacity vs. demand in the logistical process Set priorities for specific stock transfer orders Support in cycle count activities Continuous Improvement activities Identify improvement opportunities in the value chain Analyzing trends, define and improve planning related processes Participate and/or drive continuous improvement projects Interact with stakeholders Education and experience Relevant Bachelor or Master degree (e.g. Operations Management & Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management). 3-5 years of experience within Logistics / Supply Chain Management Hands-on experience in a technical production/warehouse environment. Preferably experience with trouble-shooting: problem solving methodologies SAP knowledge Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint Skills Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems. To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills: Analytical, pragmatic and problem solving skills Structured and inquisitive, with a keen eye for detail Motivated and accurate in repetitive tasks Service minded; supporting mindset Team player with good social and communication skills Self-steering and structural result driven Can do mentality and proactive attitude Confident, convincing and calm under stress Capable to initiate and lead process improvements Flexibility to work in shifts and weekends Stakeholder management on different levels Proactive; open to change. Other information Please note that the work schedule for this role is the support schedule (2-shifts). In this schedule you will work 4 days per week (Monday to Friday) from 06:30 until 15:30 and from 15:00 until 00:00. You always have 1 fixed day off per week. Once per 4 weeks you work a weekend shift 07:00-16:00. 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