Planner Operations a.i. in Amsterdam

As Planner Operations, you are involved in the entire project in the assembly process, from start to end. You support and work closely with various departments within Howden as well as with external suppliers, both technical and organizational. You will report to the Team Lead Planning Operations.

What needs to be done?

• Preparing documentation and material kitting for new build projects;
• Planning and monitoring the progress of new build projects;
• Processing material releases and planning materials;
• Drafting and maintaining a set of requirements for suppliers as well as communication with suppliers about them;
• Initiating and implementing improvement projects.

Howden enables their customers’ vital processes, which advance a more sustainable world. This is the Howden vision that drives them! Liaise with colleagues in 34 countries. Howden offers global and local opportunities, 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments.

You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden they have a strong corporate identity and purpose. You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet. Their products and organization are Revolving Around You. Howden's culture promotes individual development to enhance their most important asset – the people.

You will get the chance to contribute to the energy transition and to work in a team with a good atmosphere and dedicated colleagues.

We offer an interesting and challenging position within a professional, international organization with freedom to act and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders. As we consider talent management as key to the success of our organization, we offer opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer a salary package that is fully in line with the level of the position combined with an extensive package of fringe benefits.

What do you need to bring?

• Education on MBO+ or HBO level (such as Technical, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering / Mechatronics / Technical Business Administration or Industrial Engineering & Management;
• Experience or affinity with process optimization (Lean);
• Experience in similar role for 2-5 years;
• Knowledge of ERP systems;
• Knowledge of assembling complex machinery, welding and E&I;
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required;
• As a personality, you have a no-nonsense mentality, are able to handle the day to day hectic and are able to work under pressure. You are pro-active, transparent, take initiative and think in process improvement.