Materials control specialist

Looking for a role where you can combine your love for sports with your analytical skills? Do you thrive in a dynamic production & assembly environment where you ensure that our systems are seamlessly configured to meet all the requirements for efficient manufacturing of a leading consumer electronics brand?

The position:

Tacx is part of Garmin and is a consumer-minded organization where R&D, Engineering, Production, Assembly, and Distribution of indoor cycling trainers is being realized. From Design to creation and from incoming goods to shipping, all is done under one roof in Oegstgeest.

As a Material Planner you will play an active role in managing Inventory and System processes and adjustments at our assembly and production location. This means that from receiving to shipping you are responsible for all ERP and database-related set-ups and adjustments.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management and to improve efficiency in manufacturing and assembly systems. All while maintaining a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence.

In this role, you are responsible for ensuring the smooth integration of engineering changes with inventory and production strategies. This includes translating engineering bills of materials into ERP and acting as a bridge between engineering and operations to confirm that all changes align with inventory and production processes.

Your team

Within this position, you will be working directly with our planning team. You act as a bridge between operational teams such as Engineering, warehouse, logistics, purchasing, quality, and assembly.

That are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• System administration: You will set up, monitor, and optimize the ERP system (Oracle) to administratively support all inventory processes such as setting up accurate takt times and providing article set-ups.
• Engineering Change Orders: You act as the bridge between engineering and the factory, ensuring changes align with inventory and production strategies. You will review and execute inventory actions, collaborate with teams to plan stock, and ensure timely and accurate implementation through strict planning and daily monitoring.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: You act as a bridge between operational teams, various departments, and management to ensure inventory processes meet operational and strategic business goals.
• Review material fulfillment effectiveness.
• Review future implementation date and purchase selects.
• Material Review board.
• New Product Introductions.
• Continues improvement projects.

What do we expect from you?

• You hold a Bachelor's (HBO) or Vocational (MBO) Degree in business studies, logistics, supply chain or operations management.
• Good teamwork, communication, and written skills in English and preferably Dutch.
• You are good in analyzing data, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support operations & planning.
• Basic understanding of ERP and MRP systems within the warehouse, manufacturing, receiving, distribution, and service processes.
• You are genuinely curious and constantly striving to learn.
• As a person you are proactive, critical thinking, flexible, detail-oriented, and have a problem-solving focus.
• It is seen as a plus if you share your passion for cycling and sports.

What do we offer you?

We offer you the opportunity to contribute to the ambitions and success of a globally growing company. You will share your passion and engage in ambitious and challenging projects. While using your skills you will have a direct impact on our current focus and future direction.

Besides a competitive salary, 27 holiday days a year, holiday allowance and a performance bonus we also offer flexible working hours, training opportunities, a good pension plan and attention to personal development. In addition, you have the option to participate in the Garmin stock program and receive an attractive reduction on Tacx and Garmin products. All present in an inspiring, diverse, multicultural, and sporty work environment.

Do you want to work at Tacx, a Garmin company?

If you feel excited by being part of this inspiring and sporty work environment and you think your personal skills and professional qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application, together with a Curriculum Vitae. In case you have any questions, contact Dré Schellekens, Talent Acquisition Consultant, +31 6 28558033 or send an e-mail to dre.schellekens@garmin.com