Master Planner

About the team

Our product is characterized by a low volume and a high mix, which implicates specific demands on our supply chain. This requires up-to-date logistics knowledge, a clear vision and a lot of flexibility to adapt to new situations and needs. Within the Naval organization, the Master Planning team is responsible for validating, directing and monitoring programs and assignments. The master planners are responsible for planning complete radar systems and supporting equipment, spare parts and repairs.

About your future job

As part of the team of 6 Master Planners within the Supply Chain, you will manage the logistics aspects of our projects from the acquisition phase up to delivery. You are responsible for validating the feasibility of orders and projects and you assess and monitor the timely availability of materials, resources and human resource capacity. To do this successfully you work closely with the S&OP team, Supply Chain Managers, Project Planners, Manufacturing Planners, Manufacturing Buyers and various other colleagues within the sales, projects, production and purchasing organization.

Where necessary, you initiate measures to make the plan appropriate. You are jointly responsible for the order acceptance within the Supply chain and by releasing the plan you manage the Manufacturing Buyers and Manufacturing Planners. You monitor the progress of the plans and specifically the milestones to be achieved and you take measures where necessary to adjust. In case of deviations, you communicate with the stakeholders. You are the first point of contact for (logistical) escalations and calamities. You take improvement initiatives to raise the planning discipline and the supply chain as a whole to a higher level. And don't forget to also have some fun in your work.

The main tasks are:

• Validating and accepting new orders and projects
• Making and keeping the plan up to date
• Continuous improvement of the planning processes and the relevant data
• Creating an overview for various stakeholders

Why you'd be a good match

We are looking for a new team player who:

• Has completed a university or higher vocational education, preferably Industrial Engineering/Logistics;
• Has knowledge of and experience in the field of (demand / supply) planning and logistics;
• Has knowledge of and experience with the use and application of ERP systems (preferably Oracle);
• Has an APICS-CPIM diploma or is willing to study for this exam;
• Structured and stress resistant, has an eye for detail and is also role-resilient and proactive;
• Has the skills to deal with conflicting interests in a multi-stakeholder environment;
• Can listen well and ask questions to unravel the hidden subjects;Has good
• communication skills and can easily switch between different stakeholders;
• Has good analytical and conceptual skills;
• Has a good understanding of Dutch and English language, both orally and in writing.

What's in it for you

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and when you want to be able to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales we implement hybrid working, where you can, for example, work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO). Yes, really.