Production Planner and Controller

About the role

Destinus, a European aerospace and defence technology company developing AI-driven autonomous flight systems and advanced turbine engines, is looking for a Production Planner and Controller for its aeronautical components manufacturing business. The role ensures that production runs efficiently, on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse sales forecasts and customer orders to forecast the production schedule and procurement needs aligned with delivery deadlines
• Coordinate with the Procurement Team so that raw materials and components are available on time, manage suppliers for quality and on-time delivery, and plan and maintain optimal inventory levels
• Oversee the execution of the production schedule with the Production Team and track production progress
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering and production, and work with logistics to ensure timely delivery of finished goods
• Prepare reports on procurement and production performance and variances, and keep records of product information, orders and transactions
• Assist in preparing and monitoring project budgets, and help develop project plans and schedules
• Work with the Finance Team to track invoices, expenditure and budget adherence

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management or a related field
• Proven experience of 3 to 8 years
• English and Dutch as working languages

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems (MS Dynamics 365 f&o preferred)
• Project management software such as MS Project, Trello or Asana is a plus