Planner

SABCA Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SABCA Group in Brussels is seeking a Planner to support senior teams in the operational management of Production Orders, ensuring resources are available to deliver on time. You will gain experience across planning, scheduling, and stock optimization within a leading aerospace environment.

You will work with SAP, coordinate with workshop managers, and ensure compliance with EN9100 and ISO 14001 standards while contributing to a culture of continuous learning and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management engineering, industrial engineering, economics, or an equivalent field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing programs with a turnover below €2 million.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production orders in SAP.
• Participate in progress meetings with workshop managers to define priority orders based on machine capacity, component availability, and workforce.
• Optimize stock levels of finished and semi-finished products.
• Collaborate with Central Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Plan and organize management, production, and lead times for Spare Parts department.
• Participate in Change Request Committees (CLM) and coordinate impacted stock.

Skills

Data analysis

Deadline oriented

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management engineering

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Are you one of those people who look up to the sky every time a plane passes by? Space holds no more secrets for you than it does for science? Environmental and technological challenges are among those you wish to tackle?

Come join SABCA and play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace inside a company with more than 100 years of existence. We are experts in designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers.

In Brussels, we have our Structural and Mechatronics Engineering offices, where all our new programs begin and our workshops are equipped with modern machines that produce complex metallic assemblies for aircraft and space launchers as well as advanced Thrust Vectoring Systems for space launchers.

Mission

Your main mission as a Planner is to support the senior teams in the operational management of Production Orders, ensuring that all necessary resources are available to deliver production on time. You focus on executing and learning the basic tasks.

Responsabilities

• Manage production orders under your responsibility by ensuring planning and scheduling in SAP;
• Participate in progress meetings with workshop managers to define priority orders based on machine capacity, component availability, and available workforce, and adapt the schedule if needed;
• Seek to optimize the stock levels of finished and semi-finished products;
• Collaborate with Central Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Program Management teams;
• Plan and organize the management, production, and lead times for the Spare Parts department’s needs;
• Participate in Change Request Committees (CLM), follow up on change requests under your responsibility, adjust ongoing production orders, and coordinate and optimize the impacted stock.

You are also responsible for :

• Ensuring compliance with the EN9100 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard
• Performing rigorous self-checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of the work
• Transferring your skills and knowledge to new team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support
• Managing confidential data and situations
• Complying with safety, health, and environmental rules
• Reporting risks and applying procedures to prevent incidents

Profile

Education / Experience:

• Education: You hold a bachelor’s degree in management engineering, industrial engineering, economics, or an equivalent field.
• Desired experience:

You ideally have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role;

You have already managed programs with a turnover below 2 million euros.

Skills:

• Soft Skills:

You are able to analyze basic data and draw relevant conclusions;

You are capable of meeting deadlines;

You demonstrate flexibility in the face of change and can quickly adjust to new situations.

• Technical: /
• Languages:You are fluent in French and/or Dutch, with a good command of English.
• IT skills: You have a solid knowledge of SAP and Excel (or another ERP system).

So, What’s in it for you?

Experience! Gain new experience to thanks to the full range of services we offer to the civil, space and military aviation markets. Our activities include designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers for customers and partners belonging to the elite of the aerospace industry.

Excitement! Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and research and technological development feed off each other.

Sabca collaborators have their passion and their know-how as common denominator.

Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of the culture we value and that lead us to success.

Challenges! Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures.

Be part of the pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions inside our division dedicated to drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on board low-carbon aircraft.

Contribute to the environmental and technological challenges of the century. Play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace.

Be ready for take-off!

“This position is subject to specific regulatory requirements (export control and/or security clearance). Employment, as well as access to the relevant information and systems, is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the required authorizations, in accordance with applicable regulations. By submitting your application, you agree to cooperate in good faith and to provide all necessary, complete and accurate information in this regard.”