Strategic Planner, Waste & Raw Materials Division

The position

In the role of Strategic Planner, you will work across all departments and be responsible for developing the annual forecast and translating this forecast into capacity planning. You will do this in coordination with all relevant parties. You will be responsible for developing the annual plan and translating this plan into monthly plans. In addition, you will ensure that, based on a six-dimensional framework—people, capacity, equipment, materials, time, and location—the annual and monthly plans are implemented and communicated to the organization and management.

The starting point for developing the annual and monthly plans is the knowledge regarding the production to be achieved, historical data as recorded in the systems, and information/forecasts generated by the business analyst. The starting point and basis for thinking about and creating the schedule is the principle of sharing and utilizing information: learning from the past, knowing what lies ahead (which events are taking place this year and where and when they are), and securing this knowledge and these resources in a system that enables everyone to contribute their ideas and participate. In doing so, you also take into account all other partners in the chain who are active in the public spaces of our city.

The Organization is undergoing significant changes. Processes, tasks, responsibilities, and authorities within the operational triangle—which includes the Fleet, Collection, and Assets departments—are being developed and implemented. This requires extensive internal communication, consultation, coordination, and flexibility from the Planning team. The Waste & Raw Materials Department is undergoing significant changes. These developments have a direct impact on planning and require extra effort, focus, and energy from the team. You will work on this together with a colleague who is a Strategic/Tactical Planner.

Here's what you do on an average day

• Developing, optimizing, and managing the central planning system; 
• Identifying internal and external developments; 
• Analyzing research data and advising management on the findings; 
• Prepare reports and evaluations regarding the planning tool; 
• Testing and overseeing the implementation of development and change initiatives within the planning process, acting as project lead when necessary; 
• Focusing on uniformity and consistency in the planning methodology.

This is where you get started

We strive to be a great employer that ensures all our colleagues feel seen and valued. We embrace the differences among our colleagues; these differences lead to better results for both our organization and our city. We aim to build a workforce that reflects Amsterdam’s diverse population. So, whoever you are, you’re more than welcome here!

Whoever you are: you’re always welcome here! The Waste & Raw Materials Department is part of the City Management cluster and is responsible for collecting household waste and similar commercial waste and ensuring it is processed to the highest possible standard. Preventing waste (including residual waste) is our primary objective. We have four departments with a total of about 650 employees. The Collection Department is the largest, with 350 drivers. In addition, there are the Planning & Coordination, Collection Facilities Assets, and Strategy & Projects departments. The Planning & Coordination department plays a central role in developing, implementing, and managing the central frameworks within the Waste & Raw Materials Division for data recording, information generation, and operational control.

What you bring

For this Strategic Planner position, you must have:

• Demonstrable higher vocational education (HBO) level of work and thinking;
• At least 5 years of experience in capacity planning and forecasting;
• At least 5 years of experience in developing annual and monthly schedules within an organization of comparable size and with a similar range of tasks and responsibilities (preferably experience with scheduling based on qualifications and vehicles, with an affinity for route planning) 
• At least 7 years of experience with current systems (OWS) and planning methodologies.

You should have the following skills:

• Environmental Awareness: Demonstrates a solid understanding of professional, organizational, social, and political developments, as well as other environmental factors, and knows how to effectively apply this knowledge to one’s own role or organization.
• Collaboration: Makes a constructive contribution to a shared outcome, particularly to the atmosphere and relationships within the group or team.
• Relationship Management: Builds, maintains, and leverages personal relationships with customers and other contacts.
• Initiative: Takes independent action. Identifies opportunities and turns them into initiatives for improvement and innovation that contribute to better organizational performance.
• Results-oriented approach: Setting specific goals as a starting point for one’s own behavior and sticking to them until the goal is achieved.

What we offer you

As a Strategic Planner, you will join our team for a minimum of 32 and a maximum of 36 hours per week, and you can expect the following terms of employment.

• A gross monthly salary ranging from €4,465 to €6,343 (pay grade 11) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your education, knowledge, and experience.  
• A one-year employment contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract thereafter, if you do not currently have an employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, or if you have only a temporary one. 
• If you already have a permanent employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, you will retain it and be transferred. 
• Opportunities for professional development and training. Our in-house training center, the Amsterdam School, offers a variety of training programs, professional development tracks, and on-the-job coaching to help you continue to challenge yourself.
• An individual flexible budget (IKB) equal to 17.05% of your salary, which you can use for things like additional pension contributions or extra days off.
• A pension plan through ABP, the pension fund for the public sector and education. We pay 70% of your pension contribution.
• A travel allowance of €0.10 per kilometer for travel by car, €0.15 per kilometer for travel by bicycle, and €0.21 per kilometer for travel by public transportation. This applies to a one-way commute of up to 45 kilometers and for the number of days you work in the office.
• For days you work from home, you will receive a work-from-home allowance of €3.25 net per workday that you work from home.
• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out theCity of Amsterdam Personnel Regulations(PGA).

Apply for this job

• If this job opening interests you, please submit your application by March 11 at the latest using the application formon our website.
• We would like to receive your cover letter, in which you explain, in no more than one A4 page, why your work experience and skills are a good fit for this position. Your cover letter will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• The selection process begins immediately after the application deadline and consists of two rounds.
• If your resume meets the job requirements, we would be happy to invite you for an interview.
• The interviews will take place in person at 9 Luchtvaartstraat.
• We require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from every colleague who joins our team.

We do not appreciate unsolicited solicitations from recruitment agencies, and such contact may result in exclusion from our other recruitment initiatives.

Do you have any questions about this job opening?

For more information about the position, please contact Ilker Merdan, Team Leader of Planning & Route Management, at i.merdan@amsterdam.nl or call 06 38313139. For questions about the application process, please contact Nafiseh Parsa at n.parsa@amsterdam.nl.

Do you have a question about working for the City of Amsterdam? Please check the frequently asked questions first. If you can’t find the answer there, please contact us via the contact form or call 14 020.