Material Planner

locationsGorinchem, Avelingen West 20time typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR0013169

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

We’re everything ship. Are you?

Join Damen Workboats as a Material Planner

What we’re made of.
We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship.
We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive.

About Damen Workboats

At Damen Workboats, we develop, design, and build a portfolio of tugs, dredgers, and workboats with precision and purpose. Our approach is rooted in smart-customized standard designs and series production, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving market demands. We balance quality, service, price, and delivery time to provide optimal value to our clients worldwide.

Our Supply Chain department plays a pivotal role in fulfilling global production demands and continuously optimizing our supply chain setup across the division.

Your Impact as a Material Planner

As a Material Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our operations—ensuring that the right materials are in the right place at the right time. You’ll drive efficiency, reduce waste, and support our shipbuilding excellence through smart planning and proactive problem-solving.

The role

Plan & Optimize

• Develop and maintain Material Requirements Plans (MRP) to meet yard needs.
• Balance global material and component flows to optimize quality, service, and cost.

Manage & Execute

• Handle stock movements, inventory levels, and ad-hoc material requests.
• Ensure timely fulfillment by transferring stock, shifting priorities, or escalating to Procurement.

Collaborate & Communicate

• Work closely with Quality and Warehouse teams to manage received, rejected, or defective materials.
• Provide forecast insights and delivery schedules to internal stakeholders.

Improve & Innovate

• Support Phase In/Out processes across plants.
• Make transport mode decisions (sea, air, road) based on urgency and cost.
• Suggest and implement supply chain improvements backed by KPIs and analysis.

Skills and experience

We’re looking for pioneers who dare to innovate and take ownership. You bring:

• A secondary vocational education or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and Excel.
• Planning experience in a multinational environment.
• A pragmatic, results-driven mindset.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Enthusiasm, analytical thinking, and a proactive attitude.

What We Offer

We want you to thrive in your role and grow with us. That’s why we offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities – Personal guidance and freedom to develop yourself.
• A Global Family – Work in a dynamic international environment focused on technology and innovation.
• A Culture of Belonging – Open, informal, and no-nonsense with short communication lines.
• Wellbeing & Benefits – A tailored benefits package based on your experience and education.
• Social Connection – A vibrant business culture with events and sports activities.

Ready to get on board?

If you feel you share our values and passion, then we’d like to see what you’re made of. Who knows – maybe we’re made for each other? Get on board!

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Recruiter:

Gerard Eggink

Email:

[email protected]

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