Work Planner ESS

Alfen B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Pension plan with employer CONTRIBUT I

Hybrid work options

Travel allowance

Learning environment access

27 vacation days + 13 ADV days

Job summary

Alfen is seeking a Work Planner to act as the key link between engineering, planning, production and the customer. You ensure complete work packages, align components, and keep documentation accurate to support smooth project execution.

You will monitor planning, delivery reliability and compliance, coordinating with Capacity Planners and various departments to minimize deviations and non‑conformities.

Qualifications

• Completed MBO‑4 technical education (Data, Electrics or TSI).
• Experience with work preparation in a technical or industrial environment.
• Affinity and experience with administrative processes and workflows.
• Knowledge of MS Office and experience with ERP systems.
• Good command of Dutch and English — German is a plus.
• Affinity with improvement methods (LEAN preferred).
• VCA VOL (or willingness to obtain it).

Responsibilities

• Creating bills of materials (part lists), technical instructions, drawings, descriptions and specifications.
• Preparing and processing production and project orders, including required materials, tools, and resources.
• Timely processing, documenting, and archiving of all production and project documentation.
• Aligning with customers, Project Leaders and Sales on components to be detailed.
• Ensuring accuracy, completeness and quality of all work preparation documents.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communicative

Quality driven

Teamwork

Planning

Education

MBO-4 technical education (Data, Electrics or TSI)

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Almere Energy storage systems MBO 2-5 years of experience

Become a Work Planner at Alfen and ensure flawless, timely, and fully prepared execution of non‑standard orders.You translate technical input into complete work packages and ensure that project and production activities run smoothly, efficiently, and fully compliant.

What will you be doing?

As a Work Planner, you act as the key link between engineering, planning, production, project management and the customer. You make sure that all required documents, materials, specifications and work instructions are complete and accurate, enabling our production and project teams to work efficiently and without interruptions.

You are responsible for the correct preparation, coordination, and administrative processing of non‑standard orders, always within the technical, commercial, and financial frameworks. You monitor planning, delivery reliability, quality, and documentation at all times.

Your main responsibilities:

1. Work Preparation & Process Coordination

• Creating bills of materials (part lists), technical instructions, drawings, descriptions and specifications.
• Preparing and processing production and project orders, including required materials, tools, and resources.
• Timely processing, documenting, and archiving of all production and project documentation.
• Aligning with customers, Project Leaders and Sales on components to be detailed.
• Ensuring accuracy, completeness and quality of all work preparation documents.

2. Alignment & Coordination

• Coordinating with the Capacity Planner regarding production capabilities, operations and planning.
• Processing deviations and changes, and providing clear feedback to responsible colleagues.
• Informing all involved departments about modifications to work packages.
• Ensuring that material and information flows align with planning.

3. Administration & Reporting

• Correct archiving of all processed orders and documentation.
• Handling inquiries related to work packages and orders.
• Ensuring structured, complete, and timely information flow across teams.

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Complying with all QHSE standards and AIM guidelines.
• Maintaining safety, quality, and compliance in all customer interactions.
• Ensuring that internal and external stakeholders follow agreed safety practices.
• Contributing to process improvements, LEAN initiatives and departmental objectives (Roadmap).
• Acting within the authority of the Authority Matrix.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for a detail‑oriented, communicative, and quality‑driven professional who brings structure to a technical environment. You bring:

• Completed MBO‑4 technical education (Data, Electrics or TSI).
• Experience with work preparation in a technical or industrial environment.
• Affinity and experience with administrative processes and workflows.
• Knowledge of MS Office and experience with ERP systems.
• Good command of Dutch and English — German is a plus.
• Affinity with improvement methods (LEAN preferred).
• VCA VOL (or willingness to obtain it).

Competencies: teamwork, communication, planning & organizing, quality awareness, result‑orientation.

What do we offer you?

A versatile role with responsibility, variety, and space for development. You can expect:

• Competitive salary according to the Metalektro CLA.
• 27 vacation days + 13 ADV days per year.
• Possibility to work partially hybrid (depending on activities).
• Company laptop.
• Free access to our online learning environment.
• Events and activities via AlFun and Young Alfen.
• Sports options such as fitness and participation in events.
• Pension plan via PME, with a generous employer contribution.
• Travel allowance of €0.23 per km (max. 50 km one way).

Where will you be working?

You will work in the Planning Service team at Alfen. In this central role, you provide our production and project teams with the information, materials and documentation they require to perform their work accurately, safely and on time.

You are the quality guardian of our technical preparation — and an essential link in delivering sustainable energy systems.

A screening, reference check and VOG may be part of the process.
Unsolicited acquisition is not appreciated.