Operations Planner | NTS Eindhoven - Precision Machining

NTS; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €3500-€4500 EUR monthly

40 days off

Personal development

Annual budget €150 gross

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Laptop

Fruit at work

Job summary

NTS Precision in Eindhoven is seeking a Production Planner to bridge customer orders, demand forecasts and shop-floor capacity. You will translate orders into a feasible production schedule, monitor machine capacity and material needs, and own end-to-end order management from entry to delivery.

The role offers a hands-on environment in a small team with direct shop-floor access. With an mbo+/hbo background in engineering, logistics or technical business administration, you bring ERP experience

Qualifications

• A completed mbo+/hbo education in engineering, logistics, or (technical) business administration, or an equivalent level through relevant work experience.
• Experience as a planner in a manufacturing environment; experience in machining or a high mix, low volume environment is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (knowledge of Navision is a bonus) and proficient in Excel and Outlook.
• You are a strong communicator and can easily switch between customers, colleagues in the office, and the shop floor.
• You think ahead, keep an overview, and stay calm when the schedule is under pressure.
• You feel at home in a small team where you look beyond your own job boundaries and support each other.
• Good command of the Dutch language in speech and writing.

Responsibilities

• Translating customer orders, forecasts, and requests into a feasible and realistic production schedule.
• Planning and monitoring machine capacity and material requirements, both short and long term.
• Order management from A to Z, from order entry and confirmation to delivery.
• Acting as a point of contact for customers regarding delivery times, changes, and rush requests.
• Coordinating with production, work preparation, procurement, and dispatch, so everyone knows what needs to be ready when.
• Timely identifying risks and bottlenecks and solving them with colleagues before the delivery time is at risk.
• Improving planning processes and the use of the ERP system, focusing on customer needs and efficiency.

Skills

Communicator

Organized planning

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MBO+/HBO in engineering, logistics, or technical business administration

Tools

Navision ERP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

\"At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it's ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver.\" Do you want to discover together what is possible? Do you thrive on a schedule that is different every day, with prototypes, rush orders, and small series that need to be precise to the micrometer? And do you keep an overview when the pressure rises, knowing that the customer and production are counting on you? Then start as a operations Planner at NTS Eindhoven - Precision and let's make it possible together!

Job Description

As a Production Planner at NTS Precision, you are the link between the customer, production, and the rest of the organization. NTS Precision is a compact manufacturing company in Eindhoven, specialized in precision machining. We turn and mill high-quality parts for customers in industries such as semiconductors and analytics, from prototypes to small series. Because we are small, your role is broad. You not only plan, but you also think about capacity, materials, and delivery times, and you are the point of contact for our customers. No day is the same: a rush order, a machine that needs extra attention, or a customer adjusting their forecast. You make sure the puzzle fits again. You will be part of a small and close-knit team with colleagues from procurement, planning, and sales support. The lines are short, you can walk straight to the shop floor, and decisions are made quickly. What you plan, you will see shortly after as a finished product going out the door.

Your responsibilities also include:

• Translating customer orders, forecasts, and requests into a feasible and realistic production schedule;

• Planning and monitoring machine capacity and material requirements, both short and long term;

• Order management from A to Z, from order entry and confirmation to delivery;

• Acting as a point of contact for customers regarding delivery times, changes, and rush requests;

• Coordinating with production, work preparation, procurement, and dispatch, so everyone knows what needs to be ready when;

• Timely identifying risks and bottlenecks and solving them with colleagues before the delivery time is at risk;

• Improving planning processes and the use of the ERP system, focusing on customer needs and efficiency.

Requirements

We are looking for a planner with an overview, courage, and a hands-on mentality, with the following background:

• A completed mbo+/hbo education in engineering, logistics, or (technical) business administration, or an equivalent level through relevant work experience;

• Experience as a planner in a manufacturing environment; experience in machining or a high mix, low volume environment is a plus;

• Experience with ERP systems (knowledge of Navision is a bonus) and proficient in Excel and Outlook;

• You are a strong communicator and can easily switch between customers, colleagues in the office, and the shop floor;

• You think ahead, keep an overview, and stay calm when the schedule is under pressure;

• You feel at home in a small team where you look beyond your own job boundaries and support each other;

• Good command of the Dutch language in speech and writing.

Your Benefits

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions for complex challenges. You will have the freedom and trust to fully utilize and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest in both technology and you as a future colleague!

• Salary from €3,500 to €4,500 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications;

• Over 40 days off: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with a full-time position;

• Personal development and growth opportunities, for example through training and education;

• Annual budget of €150 gross, usable for vitality, bike plan, or gym via the Epassi app;

• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (max. 50 km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport costs;

• Excellent pension scheme via PME;

• Laptop and mobile phone;

• Free fresh fruit at work.

Your Workplace

You will join the Precision Machining business unit: a close-knit and skilled team of around 35 specialists in precision machining. The average age is around 40 years, creating a nice balance between experience and energy. Here, you will experience the best of both worlds: the informal atmosphere and short lines of an SME environment, combined with the stability, structure, and development opportunities of an international Tier-1 organization.

About NTS

We deliver unique solutions for complex challenges and drive the technological progress of our customers. By combining development, production, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together. We combine the best skills and smartest ideas into a working system for the most advanced semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronic, and analytical solutions in the world. This is why we have become a Tier-1 supplier for OEMs and an international player operating from various locations in Europe, Asia, and the US.

While we offer our teams a great workplace all over the world, we also remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is formed by our people. Their excellent craftsmanship, customer-oriented mentality, and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That's why we seize every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship, and our successes.

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