Scheduling Manager Europe

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Job Purpose

The Scheduling Manager Europe is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production across multiple in-house teams (Dordrecht & Krusevac Factory) and multiple external (3rd-party) producers in Europe. This role ensures that demand is met efficiently, capacity is accurately planned, and constraints are proactively managed to deliver on quality, cost, and timeline targets.

The role acts as the central link between Demand Planning / S&OP Team and internal production capabilities, and external manufacturing partners.

Planning Horizon: 1–3–6 Month View (Lubricant Production)

• Clear 1-month execution control, Stable 3-month tactical planning, Reliable 6-month forward visibility
• Create 1-3 months Production plan Per source.
• Translate Demand plan to 3rd Party foracast/plan /Manage RAW Material plan / ordering
• Create Comprehensive overview on Finish Goods output as escalate constrains to execute the plan.
• Provide Production Rapports for all sources.

Focus: Strategic readiness and supply security

   •   Provide forward visibility on demand vs capacity as supply risks

   •   Assess scheduling on time for Raw Materials and packaging with long lead times.

   •   Evaluate in-house vs 3rd-party capacity sufficiency vs demand

   •   Support decisions on volume shifts, capacity needs, escalate constrains

   •   Identify structural constraints and long-term risks

Role Objectives

• Managing the Production Planning & 3rd Party scheduling teams, including  the development of the team.
• Responsible for monitoring and aligning internal production capacity and external supplier capability for raw materials and packaging (RMP) through forecasting for a horizon of at least 6months.
• Continuous improvement (CI) in all the end-to-end planning processes
• Participate in projects (NSD, new customer introduction, operations improvement, etc.)
• Maintain (3rd Party) supplier contact and follow up on agreements (leadtime, capacity, etc.)
• Create Production and 3rd Party

How you make an impact

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

Managerial experience > 5 years

Skills & Competencies Desires

• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English
• Experience with ERP systems
• Coaching leadership
• Ownership
• Planning & Organizing

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2086

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