Job Description

Are you energized by the challenge of maintaining oversight in complex planning environments and collaborating closely with colleagues across departments? We are seeking a Quality Control Capacity Planner to join our dynamic international team in Boxmeer.

Welcome to Our Team

Our Animal Health production organization, with locations in Boxmeer, De Bilt, and Cologne, manufactures and packages high-quality veterinary medicines for the global market. Our sites are organized into seven different Integrated Process Teams, supported by central departments such as Quality, Operational Services, Operational Excellence and Supply Chain Management. The Supply Chain Management department, consisting of 49 employees, is responsible for planning production processes, ensuring timely delivery of finished products and managing physical distribution to our customers. The Supply Chain Management department includes Capacity Planning, Value Chain Planning, Replenishment Planning and Distribution.

About the Role

As Quality Control - Capacity Planner, you will be responsible for both mid-term and long-term planning of Quality Control capacity, supporting reliable release dates for all products tested in Boxmeer and acting as a key contact for the Quality Control department. You will play a pivotal role in our Integrated Business Planning cycles, drive improvement initiatives, and support decision-making processes that impact the future of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Long-Term Planning: Annual evaluation of Quality Control capacity availability up to 5 years ahead.
• Mid-Term Planning: Monthly assessment of Quality Control capacity versus demand for a 3–24-month horizon.
• Integrated Business Planning: Prepare and execute Capacity & Supply Review cycles, propose scenarios for capacity issues, and support decision-making.
• Budget & Rolling Forecast: Create yearly plans for budget processes and update rolling forecasts three times per year in coordination with Finance and Quality teams.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact for the Quality Control department regarding mid/long-term capacity assumptions; liaise with planning teams across sites, R&D, and Product Surveillance. Serve as first escalation point.
• Improvement Initiatives: Initiate or contribute to projects aimed at improving quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, or equivalent.
• Experience in supply chain management or laboratory planning, preferably in a relevant industry (GMP/HACCP familiarity is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.
• Analytical, process-oriented and able to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Collaborative, constructive and proactive attitude.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Drive for continuous improvement.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus;
• 35,5 days of leave;
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
• Solid Pension Plan;
• Incentive Plan;
• Travel allowance for commuting;
• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: [email protected]. You can only apply through our career page.

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Annual Budgeting Process, Business Administration, Business Planning, Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), Cross-Functional Communications, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Driving Continuous Improvement, Financial Forecasting, Inbound Logistics, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Management, Long Term Planning, MRP Systems, Personal Development, Production Planning, Six Sigma, Stakeholder Management, Statistical Methods, Supply Chain Metrics, Supply Change Management, Vendor Selection {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Job Posting End Date:

01/1/2026

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