About The Role
imagine this. You are the person who sees the future before it happens. As our Demand Planner in Hengelo, you turn data into direction, forecasts into action, and complexity into clarity. Your work keeps production moving, customers satisfied, and our operations sharp and efficient. You will be at the center of the action, connecting numbers, strategy, and execution to make sure we are always one step ahead.
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 and maintain accurate demand forecasts in ERP, based on Sales and R&D demand.
- Manage and maintain customer Sales Orders + intercompany Purchase Orders and Sales Orders and Projects Sales Orders, based on contracts, R&D requirements and availability.
- Collaborate and coordinate with respective stakeholders to align demand with business goals.
- Monitor (long term) availability and inventory levels to ensure optimal availability to meet customer demand (On Time Delivery).
- Balance Demand and Supply and identify and resolve any discrepancies.
- Prepare and present forecast and inventory metrics to management.
- Continuously improve forecasting techniques, methods, and approaches.
- Categorize components on lead time and determine safety stock levels.
Requirements
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CPIM or CSCP from APICS are highly regarded.
- Proven experience with demand planning software and statistical analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage complexities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands.
- English & Dutchwill be your working language. Other languages will be highly valuated.
Who You Are
You think ahead and turn data into clear, confident decisions. Analytical and structured, you stay calm when complexity rises and keep priorities aligned. You thrive in a fast paced environment where change is constant and precision matters. Detail oriented but big picture driven, you take ownership of demand and back your ideas with facts. Collaborative, reliable, and proactive, you build trust across teams and make sure planning is not just accurate, but impactful.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CPIM or CSCP (APICS).
- Proven experience with demand planning software and statistical analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Working languages: English and Dutch.
- Knowledge of additional languages.
What We Do
Destinus is a European aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures autonomous flight systems, including drones, strike-effectors, and counter-drone systems. They utilize a vertically integrated model, handling design, airframe engineering, propulsion, and AI software in-house. Their mission focuses on advancing aerospace technology across the speed spectrum to enhance defense capabilities and global connectivity, with a particular emphasis on scalable strike and air defense systems for European and allied forces.
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