Production Planner

Client Description:

Our client is a dynamic and expanding Belgian family-owned company with a strong international presence and a workforce of over 11,000 employees worldwide.

The company has been dedicated to developing, producing, and supplying innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industries, helping its customers succeed. It is deeply committed to promoting health and well-being, as well as safeguarding the environment.

Our client promotes an inclusive global work environment that embraces diversity and upholds equal opportunities for all. It is committed to reflecting the diversity of its customers, communities, and society at large, strengthening its capacity to innovate and fulfill its promises.

As a Production Planner at our client’s site in Groot-Bijgaarden, you will play a pivotal role in the efficient coordination of production lines.

Your main responsibility is to ensure optimal planning that guarantees timely delivery to customers, efficient and high-quality production, as well as the availability of raw materials and packaging.

You will actively support the achievement of operational targets and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at operational excellence.

Manage production orders and create schedules to ensure a high level of internal and external service while maximizing production sequence efficiency:

• Develop detailed production schedules for the site, aligning sequences to optimize productivity, minimize delays, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Generate and confirm production orders, ensuring alignment with planned production dates, customer delivery deadlines, and the availability of raw materials, adjusting for any deviations on a daily basis.
• Maintain continuous communication between production and preparation teams, as well as with purchasing, internal suppliers, and the sales department.
• Plan production line shutdowns for purposes such as maintenance, investment projects, or inventory management.
• Order and confirm bulk product requirements.
• Participate in the Daily Operations Review (DOR) and ensure follow-up on action points discussed.
• Monitor and manage strategic product KPIs and inventory levels.
• Serve as a backup for other planners and for the material planner when required.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a planning position. You’ll be at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence. You’ll gain exposure to key functions across production, procurement, and sales—giving you the opportunity to grow, influence, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success.

What You Bring to the Table

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in logistics, accounting, economic sciences—or you’ve built equivalent expertise through hands-on experience.

• You have a strong affinity for or previous experience in a production setting, and you enjoy the strategic and operational responsibility that comes with planning.

• You communicate fluently in English and have a solid understanding of Dutch and French, enabling you to navigate a multilingual work environment with ease.

• You're confident with MS Office tools, and if you have SAP APO experience, that’s a plus—but not a requirement.

• You are highly organized, able to adapt quickly to change, and perform at your best under pressure.

• With a customer-focused mindset, you combine flexibility and decisiveness to tackle challenges proactively.

• Your analytical thinking, strong communication, and negotiation skills help you align stakeholders and drive results.

What’s in It for You?

You will join a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment where a passion for innovation, team collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Our client offers not only a challenging and meaningful role, but also a competitive compensation package designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being.

You can look forward to:

• A 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs

• Meal vouchers valued at €8 per working day

• Fully covered group, dental, and hospitalization insurance, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family

• A 13th and 14th month salary, recognizing your contributions and dedication

• A minimum of 5 training days per year to support your continued learning and development

This package reflects our client’s commitment to investing in their people and fostering a workplace where you can grow, thrive, and make a real impact.

If you are interested and see yourself reflected in this job description, do not hesitate to apply by submitting your updated CV for this opportunity!

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