Master Planner LR08

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Our product is characterized by low volume and high variability, which places specific demands on our supply chain. This requires up-to-date logistics knowledge, a clear vision, and a high degree of flexibility to continuously 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 oversee the planning of complete radar systems, supporting equipment, spare parts, and repairs.

About the Job

As part of the team of eight Master Planners within the Supply Chain, you will be responsible for managing the logistical aspects of our projects from the acquisition phase to delivery. You will validate the feasibility of assignments and projects, assess, and monitor the timely availability of materials, resources, and workforce capacity.

To achieve this, you will work closely with the S&OP team, Supply Chain Managers, Project Planners, Manufacturing Planners, Manufacturing Buyers, and various colleagues from the sales, project, production, and procurement departments. Where necessary, you will take action to adjust plans accordingly.

You will also be jointly responsible for order acceptance within the Supply Chain, which serves as the basis for releasing procurement and production plans while guiding Manufacturing Buyers and Manufacturing Planners. You will monitor the progress of plans, ensure key milestones are met, and take corrective measures if needed. In case of deviations, you will communicate these to stakeholders.

Additionally, you will be the first point of contact for (logistics) escalations and emergencies. You will take initiative to improve the supply chain and planning discipline while ensuring efficiency. And, most importantly, you won’t forget to have some fun at work!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Validating and accepting new assignments and projects

• Adjusting and maintaining project plans

• Continuously improving planning processes and relevant data

• Providing clear oversight for various stakeholders

• Sharing relevant work experience with the team

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a temporary team player who:

• Holds a completed WO or HBO degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering/Logistics

• Has knowledge and proven experience in planning, preferably in a similar industry

• Has experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle)

• Ideally holds an APICS-CPIM certification

• Is structured, stress-resistant, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Can handle conflicting interests in an environment with multiple stakeholders

• Is a good listener and can read between the lines

• Has strong communication skills and can easily interact with different parties

• Possesses strong analytical and conceptual skills

• Has a great communication skills in fluent Dutch and English.

What you’ll gain:

Wherever your passion lies, Thales can help you make the best use of your skills and creativity. As a contractor at Thales, you can expect to experience:

• An interesting job within a team of experts in an international high-tech environment.

• Room for and attention to personal development and personal initiative.

• The opportunity to grow within the organization, whether in a technical, managerial, commercial or international capacity.

• A flexible work environment with a focus on maintaining a good work-life balance.

About Thales

Thales offers untold opportunities to take part in fascinating projects and overcome ambitious human and technological challenges. As a contractor, you’ll be part of a community of experts bringing together innovations from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace. Collaborating to find solutions to the biggest challenges in the most difficult conditions.

Drawing on a diversity of expertise, perspectives and cultures, we are able to provide the best possible solutions to our customers. Together, we can harness the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust.

Randstad, as the EMEA Thales talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Thales. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Thales.

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