Production Planner & Controller

Imagine this. You are the person who keeps production moving with precision. Every schedule you build, every material you coordinate, and every decision you make helps transform engineering innovation into reality. As a Production Planner at Destinus, you will ensure our manufacturing operations in Born (South Netherlands) run efficiently, balancing resources, materials, and production priorities to deliver high quality aerospace products on time.At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.What You'll Do• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on time delivery.• Coordinate the flow of work orders, materials, and production priorities across manufacturing operations.• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to maintain the right balance between availability and stock optimization.• Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed and support material requirements planning.• Plan and coordinate the allocation of equipment, materials, and production capacity to maximize efficiency.• Collaborate with Production teams to monitor manufacturing progress, identify deviations from plan, and ensure production targets are achieved.• Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, and operational constraints, implementing solutions to minimize disruptions.• Partner with Logistics to ensure finished products are delivered according to customer commitments.• Prepare and maintain accurate production records, schedules, inventory data, and performance reports.• Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.RequirementsWhat You'll Need• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.• At least 5 years of previous experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or production control within an industrial environment.• Strong understanding of production planning methodologies, inventory management, and material requirements planning.• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems for production scheduling and inventory management.• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production activities in a dynamic environment.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams.• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.• Fluent English. Additional languages are considered an advantage.Who You AreYou enjoy bringing structure to complex operations and keeping multiple priorities moving at the same time. You are proactive, organized, and solution oriented, always looking for ways to improve efficiency without compromising quality. You communicate effectively across teams, take ownership of your work, and thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment where planning and execution go hand in hand.

Imagine this. You are the person who keeps production moving with precision. Every schedule you build, every material you coordinate, and every decision you make helps transform engineering innovation into reality. As a Production Planner at Destinus, you will ensure our manufacturing operations in Born (South Netherlands) run efficiently, balancing resources, materials, and production priorities to deliver high quality aerospace products on time.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You'll Do

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and on time delivery.

• Coordinate the flow of work orders, materials, and production priorities across manufacturing operations.

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to maintain the right balance between availability and stock optimization.

• Work closely with the Procurement team to ensure materials are available when needed and support material requirements planning.

• Plan and coordinate the allocation of equipment, materials, and production capacity to maximize efficiency.

• Collaborate with Production teams to monitor manufacturing progress, identify deviations from plan, and ensure production targets are achieved.

• Identify production bottlenecks, material shortages, and operational constraints, implementing solutions to minimize disruptions.

• Partner with Logistics to ensure finished products are delivered according to customer commitments.

• Prepare and maintain accurate production records, schedules, inventory data, and performance reports.

• Analyze production performance and recommend process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of previous experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or production control within an industrial environment.

• Strong understanding of production planning methodologies, inventory management, and material requirements planning.

• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems for production scheduling and inventory management.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production activities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Production, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams.

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Fluent English. Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Who You Are

You enjoy bringing structure to complex operations and keeping multiple priorities moving at the same time. You are proactive, organized, and solution oriented, always looking for ways to improve efficiency without compromising quality. You communicate effectively across teams, take ownership of your work, and thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment where planning and execution go hand in hand.

Destinus is a European defence manufacturer built for the age of mass-produced threats. We design and produce modern strike and air defence systems in Europe for European and allied forces. We develop and manufacture cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and kinetic interceptors engineered for scalable, cost-asymmetric high-intensity warfare. Our edge is the combination of a unified autonomy stack, deep vertical integration, and industrial-scale manufacturing that enables fast iteration to become a fielded capability. At industrial tempo. Our mission is straightforward: strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy by delivering advanced, affordable systems that protect people and critical infrastructure.Our vision is for a secure Europe built on autonomy, scale, and industrial strength.

Destinus is a European defence manufacturer built for the age of mass-produced threats. We design and produce modern strike and air defence systems in Europe for European and allied forces. We develop and manufacture cruise missiles, loitering munitions, and kinetic interceptors engineered for scalable, cost-asymmetric high-intensity warfare. Our edge is the combination of a unified autonomy stack, deep vertical integration, and industrial-scale manufacturing that enables fast iteration to become a fielded capability. At industrial tempo.

Our mission is straightforward: strengthen Europe's security and strategic autonomy by delivering advanced, affordable systems that protect people and critical infrastructure.

Our vision is for a secure Europe built on autonomy, scale, and industrial strength.