MRP & Production Planner

McCain Foods; Rilland; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual contract with potential for per

3% year-end bonus

25 vacation days + 15 ATV days

Hybrid work model

Health insurance discount

Professional development

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking an MRP & Production Planner to ensure smooth material flow and production scheduling across the Rilland and Kruiningen sites. You will translate demand into achievable plans, balancing capacity and material availability while driving continuous improvements in the MRP process.

The role requires a Bachelor/HBO degree or equivalent, experience in material and production planning, and strong Excel and SAP/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/HBO degree or equivalent working and thinking level in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations.
• Experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of MRP and production planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to perform effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and continuously improve the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging through effective purchase order management.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage shortages, excess stock, and slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and maintain realistic production schedules aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Identify planning bottlenecks and deviations and drive corrective actions to resolve them.
• Manage supplier delivery performance and coordinate solutions when issues arise.
• Maintain planning data, master data, and system accuracy within ERP/SAP.
• Analyze planning performance and inventory trends to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Supply Planning teams to ensure aligned execution.

Skills

MRP

Production planning

Analytical

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor/HBO degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: MRP & Production Planner

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44077

n every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

As an MRP & Production Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and production activities across our Appetizers sites in Rilland and Kruiningen. You will translate demand into achievable material and production plans, balancing capacity, material availability, and operational priorities to support efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Execute and continuously improve the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging through effective purchase order management.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage shortages, excess stock, and slow-moving inventory.
• Develop and maintain realistic production schedules aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Identify planning bottlenecks and deviations and drive corrective actions to resolve them.
• Manage supplier delivery performance and coordinate solutions when issues arise.
• Maintain planning data, master data, and system accuracy within ERP/SAP.
• Analyze planning performance and inventory trends to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Supply Planning teams to ensure aligned execution.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Bachelor/HBO degree or equivalent working and thinking level, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain, logistics, or a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of planning processes such as MRP and production planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to perform effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What We Offer.

• Annual contract (with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent contract)
• Competitive salary ranging from €3,500 to €4,300 per month, depending on education and experience.
• 25 vacation days plus 15 additional ATV days, with the option to convert ATV days into additional salary,
• 3% year-end bonus.
• Discount on CZ health insurance for you and your family.
• Opportunities for professional development through training and educational programs.
• A collaborative and dynamic international supply chain environment.

About The Team.

You will be part of the Supply Chain Planning team supporting McCain Appetizers Europe. The team consists of MRP and production planners who work collaboratively across the Rilland and Kruiningen sites. Team members are cross-trained to support each other, creating a flexible and highly collaborative environment focused on delivering operational excellence.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here,  you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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