WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

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.

What 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.
o Review material fulfillment effectiveness.
o Review future implementation date and purchase selects.
o Material Review board.
o New Product Introductions.
o 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.

• System administration: You will set up, monitor, and optimize the ER