Production Planner

Olenex Edible Oils GmbH; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month salary

Leave 30 days

Pension fully paid

Home Office day per week

Home office allowance

Discount on health insurance

Job summary

Olenex Edible Oils GmbH seeks a proactive Production (Multisite) Planner to manage production planning, keep inventory levels optimal, and coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Production teams at the Vondelingenplaat plant with occasional days in Zaandam.

You will review orders against capacity, ensure timely production, and maintain high service levels while supporting continuous improvement. Fluency in English and Dutch is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in logistics or related field.
• Commercial abilities and understanding.
• Proficient in English and Dutch; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile data and translate customer demands into production planning with cross-department input.
• Daily quantity control and plan stock movements of materials and oils.
• Create and publish optimal daily production schedule and instructions.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Stress resistant

Strong communicator

MS Office

Planning software

English and Dutch

Education

Bachelor degree in logistics or related field

Tools

MS Office

Planning software

Job description

At Olenex, we supply a broad portfolio of high-quality edible oils and fats to customers worldwide. With thirteen strategically located refineries across Europe, we produce a wide range of liquid and tropical oils. Our team of specialists works closely with both food and non-food producers to deliver tailor‑made ingredients that meet specific needs.

Beyond production, we are active in trading and sourcing raw materials to strengthen our offering in the oil and fats industry. Sustainability and fair trade are at the heart of what we do. Through our #SharedResponsibility initiative, we build integral partnerships and work toward a 100% sustainable supply chain.

We also believe in investing in our people. At Olenex, you’ll find opportunities for career development, training, and contribution within a dynamic and challenging environment where your impact truly matters.

We are currently looking for a proactive & hands-on

Production Planner

to join our team at our plant in Vondelingenplaat.

As our new Production (Multisite) Planner, you review and prioritize open sales orders and forecasts against production capacities and schedules. You ensure customer and production requirements are met while maintaining optimal inventory levels across our facilities. This role is mainly based in Vondelingenplaat, with occasional workdays in Zaandam or Central Post.

In this role, you help keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently every day.

Your responsibilities are:

• Compile data and translate customer demands into production planning, with input from cross‑department teams including Production, Customer Service, Inbound/Outbound logistics and PLM

• Daily quantity control and plan stock movements of raw materials, intermediate products a/o packed and bulk oils, packaging materials and by‑products with optimized storage utilization

• Create and publish optimal daily schedule and instructions for production

• Coordinate the production capacity of the plant with production management, adjust planned quantities and priorities accordingly

• Work closely with Customer Service and Logistics team to resolve product supply and delivery issues and ensure optimal efficiencies and synergies

• Manage additive a/o packaging material demand planning and call off contracts at suppliers via Production Assistant

• Coordinate with production/quality department for trials/tests

• Align with Maintenance - and Production department on periodic repair and maintenance activity windows for storage and production equipment to realize reliable and appropriate planning

• Keep track of production progress and planning related indicators, seek continuous improvements

• Strong communication to relevant departments (Inbound/Outbound logistics, CS, PLM, etc)

• Clear updates about supply chain status to production team

• Close alignment with the Production Planner Zaandam to cover during absences

Who are you?

To excel in this role, you should demonstrate a hands‑on and problem‑solving way of working. Besides that, you are stress resistant and a strong communicator.

In addition, you bring:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in logistics or related field

• Commercial abilities and understanding

• Proficient in English and Dutch, German is a plus

• Proficient in MS Office and planning software

We offer you:

• Enthusiastic colleagues from all over the world

• A competitive salary and multiple development options

• 13th month salary

• 30 days of leave per year

• Pension scheme fully paid

• 1 Home Office day per week

• Working from home allowance

• Discount on health insurance and fitness