Operations Planner

The Argent Biodiesel production will be further expanded in the coming years through the construction of a new production plant at our location in Amsterdam. As a result, the operations planning team needs an additional:

Operations Planner

Fulltime based in Amsterdam

Main purpose of the job:

Anticipate, monitor, and maintain inventory levels across the production units and storage locations. Ensure the efficient utilisation of resources across the Supply Chain, both internally and externally.

About the job

• Ensuring timely and correct administration of i.e. Purchase / Transfer/ Work Orders for chemicals and raw materials and sales orders for biodiesel and by-products based on master plans formulated centrally.

• Calling off and receiving orders from supplier, customers and transport companies.

• Administering orders in ERP system for planning, execution and invoicing (including, customs data, transport data, sector-specific conditions, etc).

• Planning and prioritising operations to optimise performance.

• Collaborate and effectively communicate within the Supply Chain to make key decisions and prioritise supply issues in a timely, cost effective manner.

• Aligns plan with operations and identify short term issues or constraints.

About Us

Argent Energy is a waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. Argent has 3 operational locations in Europe; Motherwell (Scotland), Stanlow (England) and Amsterdam (The Netherlands). At Argent we turn waste oils into low carbon fuel which significantly contributes to reducing the CO2 emissions of transport. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence.

Argent Energy has been part of the Swire Group since November 2018. John Swire & Sons Ltd. stems from a family business founded in 1816, which has grown in 200 years into a global company with various participations in aviation, maritime, food, trading and industry.

About You

You recognize yourself in the following competences:

• Ability to multitask, prioritising tasks where appropriate.

• Innovative thought process/out of the box thinker.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently under pressure to meet deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and positive approach in the workplace.

In addition, you have:

• MBO level 4 - Supply chain planner preferably

• Relevant qualification in business, planning or supply chain (desirable)

• Supply Chain or Logistic experience gained in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (desirable)

• Experience in Inventory management

• Experience of working with Oracle or other ERP systems

What do we Offer?

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly motivating Team;

• Permanent fulltime role based at our facility in Amsterdam;

• Good primary and secondary employment conditions;

• A bonus scheme based on stated business results (max 10% of yearly salary);

• Working to an sustainable future with 300 passioned colleagues and lots of room for personal development.

What's Next?

Interested? Send us your resume and motivation letter in English today!

To respect the GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without permission. That is why we strongly recommend that you apply directly through our work-at site. Applications by e-mail will not be taken into consideration in this context.

Questions?
Contact Richard Witte (HR Manager). Richard can be reached by phone at 06-50677408.