Production Planner & Controller

Destinusgroup; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Production Planner to keep our Born, Netherlands manufacturing running smoothly, balancing materials, capacity, and priorities to deliver high‑quality aerospace products on time.

You will develop schedules, monitor inventories, and partner with Procurement, Logistics, and Operations to optimize workflow and meet customer commitments.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in production planning and fluency in English, with a focus on accuracy and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in production planning or manufacturing planning in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, and MRP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate work orders, materials, and production priorities.
• Monitor raw materials, components, and finished goods inventory.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure material availability.
• Plan allocation of equipment, materials, and capacity.
• Collaborate with Production to track progress and address deviations.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Coordinate with Logistics to meet customer commitments.
• Maintain production records, schedules, and performance reports.
• Analyze performance and recommend efficiency improvements.

Skills

Production scheduling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Production planning software

Job description

Imagine this. You are the person who keeps production moving with precision. Every schedule you build, every material you coordinate, and every decision you make helps transform engineering innovation into reality. As a Production Planner at Destinus, you will ensure our manufacturing operations in Born (South Netherlands) run efficiently, balancing resources, materials, and production priorities to deliver high quality aerospace products on time.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting‑edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission‑critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on time delivery.
• Coordinate the flow of work orders, materials, and production priorities across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to maintain the right balance between availability and stock optimization.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed and support material requirements planning.
• Plan and coordinate the allocation of equipment, materials, and production capacity to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production teams to monitor manufacturing progress, identify deviations from plan, and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, and operational constraints, implementing solutions to minimize disruptions.
• Partner with Logistics to ensure finished products are delivered according to customer commitments.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production records, schedules, inventory data, and performance reports.
• Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of previous experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or production control within an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning methodologies, inventory management, and material requirements planning.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems for production scheduling and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production activities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Fluent English. Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Who You Are

You enjoy bringing structure to complex operations and keeping multiple priorities moving at the same time. You are proactive, organized, and solution oriented, always looking for ways to improve efficiency without compromising quality. You communicate effectively across teams, take ownership of your work, and thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment where planning and execution go hand in hand.