Production planner

Function

As a Production Planner / Purchaser, you act as the link between production, sales, design and suppliers. You ensure that production runs efficiently and that the correct raw materials are available on time. Your responsibilities:

• Drawing up and monitoring the weekly production schedule.
• Monitor production on a daily basis and process production data in Excel and the ERP system.
• Prepare production runs based on incoming orders.
• Monitor stock levels of raw materials and place orders in good time.
• Making small purchases and requesting quotes from suppliers.
• Maintaining contact with suppliers who are mainly English- and German-speaking.
• Work closely with the production manager, the sales department and the design team.

Profile

You are a natural organiser who likes to keep track of things and communicates easily with various internal and external parties.

Your profile:

• A technical background is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Experience in production planning, supply chain or procurement.
• A strong knowledge of Excel and an interest in working with an ERP system.
• Analytical, meticulous and able to cope with pressure.
• A good knowledge of Dutch and English. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

Organisation

Our client is a well-established Belgian manufacturing company with around 40 employees, specialising in the development and production of high-quality wall coverings. Thanks to their in-house design department and production facility, they combine creativity, quality and flexibility. The company has a family-like atmosphere with short lines of communication, where collaboration, craftsmanship and a sustainable vision are central.

Offer

As a production planner, you can look forward to an attractive remuneration package that reflects your expertise and experience. We offer:

• A gross salary of between €3,500 and €4,000, depending on experience (negotiable).
• Meal vouchers worth €7 per working day, group insurance, a 13th month’s salary and holiday pay.
• Additional benefits such as a travel allowance (for public transport or cycling) and a pension scheme.
• A fixed working schedule from 08:00 to 16:00 (day shift, Mon–Fri).
• The opportunity for growth and to take on more responsibilities (such as supplier negotiations).