FMCG Production Scheduler & Planner

Robert McBride; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert McBride is seeking an ambitious production planner to optimize our manufacturing schedule in Belgium. You will coordinate short- and mid-term production orders, ensure material availability, and align with procurement, Customer Service and Dispatching to meet delivery dates.

The role requires strong planning discipline, collaborative work style, and experience with SAP and MS Office. Fluency in Dutch and English, with French a plus, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equal by experience in a similar job.
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English, knowledge of French.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus; knowledge of MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan short- and medium-term production orders according to the agreed sequence and stock levels.
• Schedule promotions within approved volume and target dates.
• Review missing components in the short term with procurement officers.
• Execute priorities in case of issues: late deliveries, supplier capacity, breakdowns.
• Prepare all needed documentation for production in time.
• Communicate with Customer Service and Dispatching around shortages.
• Measure conformance to schedule; discuss corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Schedule planned downtime with site Operations team.
• Communicate all changes to the schedule in a timely manner.
• Schedule production orders for subcontractors.
• Assure on time launches of new products in cooperation with Master Data & Life Cycle Officer and Commercial Teams.
• Fill in CSL-report and check planning parameters in SAP and adapt where needed.

Skills

Dutch

English

French

Education

Bachelor degree or equal by experience in a similar job

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Robert McBride is seeking an ambitious production planner to optimize our manufacturing schedule in Belgium. You will coordinate short- and mid-term production orders, ensure material availability, and align with procurement, Customer Service and Dispatching to meet delivery dates.

The role requires strong planning discipline, collaborative work style, and experience with SAP and MS Office. Fluency in Dutch and English, with French a plus, is expected.