Network Production Planner, Veghel, Noord-Brabant

Location: Veghel, Noord-Brabant  |  Sector: Food  |  Start Date: 6/8/2026  |  Job ref: 58169

Company
Our client  is known around the world for their chocolate bars, which are some of the most popular. Besides that, they are suppliers of multiple popular pet food brands, as well as several other trademarks. The factory in the Netherlands  currently has the biggest production volume of all the factories, besides being one of the biggest chocolate factories in the world.
 

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.
 

Responsibilities
•    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 escalate 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.
 

Requirements
•    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 adaptable to changing priorities.
•    Availability to work 40 hours per week with at least 2 days onsite in Veghel, with Wednesdays mandatory onsite.
 

Other Information
Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch!
 

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