Production Planner

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

• 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