The activities are carried out within the office of a logistics unit. This unit aims to receive, store, repair, maintain, and issue material as part of international reassurance measures. The unit can also be deployed to support exercises. The office is responsible for planning the primary process of material intake, maintenance, storage, and issuance. The Planner/Work Preparer is responsible for maintenance and logistical planning of assigned 'commodities'.
What you will do.
- Plan the maintenance of assigned 'commodities' by:
- inventorying the work to be performed
- linking the work to be performed to available capacity
- identifying capacity gaps
- taking action to resolve these gaps
- Prepare the work to be performed by:
- acting as the first point of contact for the department
- studying the assignment or request
- determining the necessary personnel and material resources
- creating a work order in the operational management system
- prioritizing the sequence of activities
- administering and coordinating calibration-sensitive items and oil samples
- Contribute to the establishment of the production plan by:
- reviewing realized production in comparison with planning
- making recommendations regarding adjustments to the production plan
- Monitor the progress of the maintenance process by:
- collecting and processing work order data
- taking measures in case of disruptions or stagnations
- reporting repaired material as ready
- storing the data
- Provide functional guidance to administrative staff in the office by:
- identifying bottlenecks and shortcomings in the activities
- discussing identified bottlenecks and shortcomings
- supervising the execution of activities
- assisting with the execution of activities
Scope of action.
- The official is accountable to the Office Manager for the quality of the planning and preparation of work to be performed, the contribution to the production plan, and the progress of the primary logistics process.
- The framework is formed by work agreements, rules, procedures, manuals, and regulations.
- The official makes independent decisions regarding the allocation of personnel and material resources to the assigned commodity, setting priorities in the maintenance process planning, and taking measures in case of stagnation and/or disruptions in the primary logistics process.
What they ask
- General knowledge of technology, technical concepts, and insight into their interrelationship with one's own activities.
- Knowledge of guidelines, procedures, and other regulations in the military and material logistics field.
- Knowledge of the material of the assigned 'commodity'.
- Proficiency in working with MS Office.
- Proficiency in (technical) planning and work preparation.
- Proficiency in operational management systems.
- Proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written.
- Knowledge of the mission, vision, and objectives of the logistics unit.
Profile
- Several years of experience as a planner/work preparer in a logistics/technical work environment.
- Competencies: Communication, Collaboration, Responsibility, Accuracy, Analysis, Planning and organizing, Results-oriented, People-oriented.
Practical
- The official must take into account (multi-day) execution of tasks and support at other locations in both the Netherlands and abroad to support the operational process.
- A security screening (VGB) is part of the application process.
- Dutch nationality is required.
- Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a condition for appointment.
- A background check, including criminal record and financial matters, which takes an average of 8 weeks, may be part of the selection procedure.
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