Planner NL Team

Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids, continually improving and innovating so the world s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Our chemists, engineers and industry
experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Do you find the flow of internal goods a challenge and do you want to help ensure that this is done as efficiently as possible?

We are looking to expand our NL planning department where we support the organization at with various issues related to goods flows and clear stocks.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Quaker Houghton team at a time when we are investing to further strengthen our position as market leaders.

Tasks

As Production Planner you are mainly responsible for:

The production planning at the production plant in Uithoorn, NL. Your goal is to generate an optimal mix between the given request dates, available raw materials and available production tanks, these parameters (among others) are also the drives for the related KPI s. It s a day-to-day challenge to have an optimal production plan which also meets our customer s high standards in terms of product quality and lead-times. This entails both the order processing, stock checks and integral alignment (if necessary).

Performing administrative task related to production data and variance controls

Managing the local stock for both the on-site material and material stored at our external warehouse. It starts with running and analyzing stock reports but also includes the follow-up with related stakeholder (lab, sales and OPS). Goal is to ensure up to date inventory data and the reduction of UFU stock.

You will be part of the local NL supply chain team and will report to the team leader planning.

Requirements

Experience: 3-5 years in a similar role.

Education: College or Bachelor degree in supply chain or logistics

Languages: NL en EN in Word and writing

Computer application literacy: Knowledge and experience in MRP II (material resource planning) and good MS office skills

Knowledge and experience with production planning and quality control principles

Experienced with cross-functional thinking, communicating and working

Knowledge and experience in inventory management

Soft skills we are looking for are: analytical, Proactive, Accurate, Problem solving, customer focus, teamplayer and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Excellent onboarding and training programs as part of our QH University.

Competitive pay with excellent bonus opportunities.

Attractive Wellness, CSR, Sustainability, Women Inclusion & Diversity programs.

Health insurance, laptop, bicycle plan, etc.

Opportunities to contribute towards the success of the pillar sectors of our world s economy. Creating value is in our DNA.

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They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.