Due to our growth, shorter lead times, and increasingly complex projects, the importance of robust planning is on the rise. That’s why we’re looking for a Supply Chain Planner who can maintain a clear overview and ensure optimal coordination among the relevant departments. By creating a single, integrated plan, you’ll help build a predictable, efficient, and reliable supply chain. Do you see yourself making a difference in this role? If so, we’d love to talk with you.
Careers at Royal Burgers
For 100 years, Royal Burgers has been the leading expert in manufacturing innovative transportation solutions, both nationally and internationally. Our team of more than 170 colleagues takes pride in building double-deck trailers and race trailers. In addition, we work with our customers to find the best solutions for the new construction of trailers, cargo bodies, and semi-trailers. At our locations in Aalsmeer, Maasbracht, Zwaagdijk, and Hoorn, we also ensure that both tractor units and trailers remain in top condition thanks to our maintenance services.
We are constantly innovating to strengthen our leading position in the international market and are committed to efficient and sustainable transportation solutions. At Royal Burgers , collaboration, commitment, respect, transparency, and a focus on results Burgers central to our culture. We value equality and offer ample opportunities for personal development. Join a team of professionals and help build vehicles that travel all over the world!
What will your responsibilities entail?
As a Supply Chain Planner, you are responsible for developing, monitoring, and optimizing a realistic schedule. You ensure that customer demand, capacity, and material availability are properly aligned. You play a central role in the daily coordination between the sales, purchasing, logistics, work planning, production, and service departments. By working closely with these departments, you ensure a reliable schedule that aligns with actual operations. With your structured and meticulous approach, you contribute to an efficient and predictable supply chain. You report to the Supply Chain Manager. Your responsibilities include:
Planning & Collaboration
- Developing and monitoring a comprehensive production and logistics plan.
- Converting sales orders into a manufacturable schedule.
- Improving the flow of information and collaboration among the various departments.
Capacity, Materials, and Progress
- Monitoring capacity, lead times, and the prioritization of production orders.
- Supporting the MRP process and assessing material requirements.
- Identify bottlenecks, shortages, or discrepancies in a timely manner, and make adjustments as needed.
- Coordinating material availability with purchasing and production.
Analysis & Process Improvement
- Analyzing preliminary and final cost estimates and comparing the schedule with actual results.
- Translating analyses and insights into improvements in planning and processes.
- Contribute to greater predictability, more stable material planning, and higher delivery reliability.
- Initiate improvements in planning processes, with the goal of creating a reliable and efficient supply chain.
Who are you?
- MBO+ or HBO level of work and thinking, preferably in the field of Logistics, Supply Chain, or a comparable program.
- Experience in a planning, logistics, or production environment.
- Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Ridder IQ is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills, organized, and able to maintain an overview.
- Proactive, precise, and solution-oriented.
- A strong communicator, a unifying presence, and a true team player.
- Stress-resistant and decisive, even when priorities change.
- You are fluent in both Dutch and English.
What we offer you:
- A key role within a growing and dynamic organization based in Aalsmeer.
- Direct impact on delivery reliability, customer satisfaction, and process improvement.
- A competitive salary commensurate with your knowledge and experience.
- 25 vacation days and 5 compensatory time off days for full-time employment (38.75 hours per week).
- 8% holiday allowance, paid annually in June.
- An attractive pension scheme through PMT.
- Travel expense reimbursement.
- Prospects for permanent employment.
Royal Burgers is affiliated with the Collective Labour Agreement for Metal & Technology, Carrosseriebedrijf.
Additional Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development through courses and training programs.
- Annual team outings, barbecues, and social gatherings.
- Fun extras during the holidays and a Christmas gift basket.
- A contribution to your sports membership through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland.
Are you ready to become our new colleague?
Can you see yourself in this role? We warmly invite you to apply. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter towerkenbij@royalburgers.com. Do you have any questions? Feel free to email us or call us at 085 022 7700.