Network Production Planner

Job Description

As a Production Planning Specialist you will join our client’s team on a temporary basis. This role involves managing short-term production planning, ensuring optimal product availability, and collaborating across functions to resolve supply and demand issues during a period of parental leave.

• Develop and maintain accurate production plans and communicate them effectively to factory schedulers.
• Manage finished goods availability within the assigned supply network, adjusting plans based on market needs and stock levels.
• Handle all short‑term supply and demand exceptions (0‑12 weeks), performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with material planners and factory teams to address capacity shortages and material supply challenges.
• Evaluate the impact of material issues on the short‑term production plan and engage escalation as needed.
• Run scenario planning and adjust production schedules to balance demand and supply constraints, including product expiry, inventory levels, and priorities.
• Monitor service levels and inventory health, executing replenishments and rebalancing stock across warehouses to improve customer service and reduce waste.
• Participate in decision‑making for inventory movements and non‑performing stock.
• Lead root cause analyses regarding supply issues, such as case fill rate and product availability, and develop preventative actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and key performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate master data related to products, production, and supply network within systems.
• Provide backup support for fellow planners on leave or during busy periods.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant supply chain planning experience.
• Fluent in English;
  Dutch language skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, customer‑focused approach, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with at least 2 days onsite in Veghel, with Wednesdays mandatory onsite.