Raw material scheduler Octene

Hours: Full-Time

Type of Contract: Temporary

Final date to receive applications: March 16th 2026

Make your new challenge Real!

Are you ready to take on a temporary challenge within our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team?
Do you have experience in raw material scheduling and planning? For a temporary assignment until the end of this year, we are looking for a Raw Material Scheduler to take ownership of the planning and supply of Octene, a key raw material used in our plants in Geleen.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring a reliable and efficient supply of Octene, working closely with colleagues across SCM, procurement, and logistics. You are expected to work on-site in Geleen approximately one day per week.

Interested? Read on!

As a Raw Material Scheduler (RMS), you will:

• Manage ordering and follow-up of Octene deliveries, ensuring continuity of supply to our production processes.
• Translate production schedules into a clear and actionable raw material plan, including deliveries to site or external storage.
• Monitor tank levels and proactively adjust deliveries to maintain stock within defined safety limits at all times.
• Optimize order quantities and inventory levels, minimizing slow-moving stock while ensuring accuracy in goods receipt.
• Coordinate with logistics partners for storage and handling requirements.
• Work closely with procurement and the wider European raw material network to improve processes, service levels, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain and optimize planning parameters in SAP/S4H to support system-driven scheduling.

You hold a bachelor’s degree in logistics (or equivalent) and have experience in a similar planning or scheduling role. Experience in a (petro) chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial environment is a strong plus, as well as working within an international supply chain context.

You are fluent in Dutch and communicate professionally in English. You have a solid working knowledge of Excel, and experience with SAP/S4H is considered an asset.

Beyond your technical expertise, you:

• Stay calm and solution-focused in a dynamic environment
• Combine strong analytical skills with a pragmatic mindset
• Work accurately and take ownership of your decisions, even under time pressure
• Are able to work independently while collaborating effectively with different stakeholders
• Enjoy problem-solving and act quickly when needed

For this temporary role, from your earliest starting date till Dec 31st 2026, we offer you a temporary contract with competitive compensation and benefits which you can read more about on our Career Page.

If you're excited about the prospect of joining our team and being a part of Making It Real, please submit your application via the “apply now” button in the job posting to apply directly.

If you have any questions, please contact Joke Tielens, j

We reserve the right to close this vacancy for further applications when we have received sufficient applications that meet the advertised requirements and will contact you as soon as screening is closed.

At Borealis, we are committed to an equal recruitment process. We value diversity, and all applicants & employees are treated fairly and equally. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression.

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The selection process may vary based on position & profile. Our Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide detailed insights into the specific procedure once we connect with you regarding your application.