Work as Planner at AWL!

Do you want to work in a dynamic, international environment and truly make a difference in project planning? Are you hands-on, enjoy collaborating with various departments and overseas branches, and like solving puzzles with limited information? Then we are looking for you!

40 hours

MBO 3/4

Harderwijk

What do we expect?

At least an MBO level 4 diploma and HBO-level working and thinking skills;
You are proactive, independent, and curious; you enjoy finding things out;
You are stress-resistant, maintain oversight, and can prioritise effectively, even when plans change at short notice;
You enjoy teamwork but can also work independently and liaise easily with different colleagues;
You have a good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written.

What do we offer:

A gross monthly salary between €2,900 and €4,500 based on a 40-hour week, depending on education and experience;
A pleasant, informal working atmosphere within a friendly team;
Competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits (27 holiday days, 13 ADV days, flexible working hours, laptop, profit-sharing);
Plenty of opportunities to develop yourself through the AWL Academy (>50 training programmes) and participation in our vitality programme ‘Boost Your Life’;
A role with great potential and room to grow.

Questions?

Priya Jhorai - Bholasingh

Corporate Recruiter

Ask me a question!

As a Planner, you play a crucial role in ensuring our operational project planning runs smoothly. You make sure the right people are working on the right projects at the right time and collaborate closely with colleagues from production, engineering, team leaders, and our international branches.

You will have plenty of freedom and responsibility and, during your onboarding, you will become familiar with both operational and tactical processes, giving you a broad skill set and a clear overview of the organisation.

Additionally, you will work closely with the Demand Planner, act as their sparring partner, and take over their tasks during absences.
You are curious, ask questions, take on new challenges, and actively grow into your role.

Your responsibilities

Process project schedules and capacity requests in systems (including AWL Planner, MS Project, Navision, and Power BI).
Read and interpret project schedules and financial overviews (FOs).
Schedule employees in consultation with team leaders, taking hours and budgets into account.
Monitor project progress and flag potential bottlenecks in good time.
Coordinate planning with departments and international branches.
Support planning for other operating companies (opcos).
Manage the central mailbox and handle requests in a structured manner.

This will be your day

	8:00	You start your day at the office with a cup of coffee. Together with your colleagues, you open the shared mailbox, categorise incoming requests, and set priorities for the day. You have a quick team meeting and discuss staffing and ongoing projects with the production and engineering team leaders.
	10:00	You process the latest project schedules and staffing requirements in the AWL Planner. You schedule employees in consultation with team leaders, taking budgets and deadlines into account. You work on keeping the operational planning up to date and identify any potential bottlenecks.
	13:00	After lunch, you have a meeting with Arjan (the Demand Planner) and Chiel (your manager) to discuss project progress. You identify where things might be going wrong and contribute ideas for solutions.
	15:00	You dive into the financial overviews and upload the budgets into the system. You work on answering outstanding questions, proactively search for information, and process ad hoc changes in the planning.
	16:15	You coordinate with international branches, for example in the Czech Republic, China or Mexico, regarding staffing and project progress. You process all changes in the planning, communicate clearly with all stakeholders, and wrap up the day with the team: what has been achieved, where the challenges lie, and how you can support each other tomorrow. You hand everything over neatly for the next day and leave for home with a sense of accomplishment.

Your tasks:

	40%	Ensure operational project planning and process schedules, staffing needs, and changes in the systems.
	25%	Coordinate and collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines and international teams, including contact with overseas branches.
	20%	Support the Demand Planner, think along on solutions, flag bottlenecks, and act as sparring partner during absences.
	15%	Develop yourself broadly within planning, operations, and project management and contribute to process optimisation.

Your choice: Introduction and response

AWL stands out for its commitment to being a good employer, with ‘caring for others’ at its core. Learning from one another and collaborating on innovative high-tech solutions are central to our approach. Colleagues are engaged, and there is ample opportunity for personal and professional development. This creates a dynamic environment where opportunities and ideas are embraced. We believe in our people! Down-to-earth and straightforward, at AWL you work in an international setting with passionate professionals. With offices in the Netherlands (HQ), Czech Republic, China, Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we work hard and together with over 700 colleagues to deliver global productivity for our customers.

Ready to put your planning talent to work for an international player? Apply directly via the link above! For questions about the role, please contact Chiel van Til, Service Manager, on 0341 – 411 811. For questions about the application process, please contact Priya Jhorai, Corporate Recruiter, on 06-30804062. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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