Operational Buyer

Netherlands Supply Chain Management 2 - 5 years Hengelo On-site Master Planner within the food processing industry?

About The Member Company We are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:

• Technology & Engineering
• Energy & Renewables
• Life sciences & Pharma
• Digital & IT About this vacancy

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In this role, you ensure that production capacity is optimally planned and utilized, so that customer orders are efficiently and timely delivered. You are at the heart of the order fulfillment process and work closely with various departments such as Demand Planning, Operations, and Sales. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys maintaining oversight, thinking ahead, and continuously contributing to improvements within an international production environment. What will you do? As a Master Planner, you are responsible for aligning demand, capacity, and production planning. Your tasks include: - Monitoring planned versus available production capacity and reporting on the impact on inventory, costs, and production output. - Estimating required production hours and lead times for confirmed orders, and providing support with quotes when necessary. - Preparing and implementing flexibility options within the Supply Chain to meet demand according to the Sales, Operations & Resources Planning (SORP) process. - Collaborating daily with Demand Planners to set priorities in order processing and ensure timely delivery. - Developing and managing planning bills and contributing to effective supply-demand strategies. - Analyzing and implementing demand time fences within the Master Production Schedule (MPS). Monitoring the quality and availability of Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) data and forecasts. - Contributing to new working methods and planning processes that align with the Supply Chain strategy.

What we expect from you

What do you bring? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to make decisions based on data and insights. Good planning and organizational skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Strong communication skills and experience working in international teams. Education & experience A bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. At least 3 years of experience in production planning, demand planning, or resource planning. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or DAX). Knowledge of APS or PLM is a plus. Experience in production planning, project management, or sales-related processes is an advantage. APICS certification is a plus. Excellent command of the English language (spoken and written). Experience in an international, multicultural work environment is a benefit.

What you can expect from us

TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that brings expertise to its clients to support them in realizing their technological challenges. As such, TMC operates as an expert center at the service of its clients, helping them become more competitive in an increasingly global and rapidly changing technological world. At TMC, we believe that people are the driving force behind technological innovation. That’s why we aim to create the best possible conditions for tech talents to thrive. We offer a challenging and stimulating work environment where you can take charge of your own career. As an Employeneur, you are part of our TMC family. Beyond our outstanding technical expertise, fun and engagement are meaningful aspects of our culture.