Integrated Planning Analyst

Royal IHC is looking for an Integrated Planning Analyst who wants to play a key role in the successful realization of our complex and innovative projects.

In this role, you look beyond the planning of a single project. You connect project planning, tender planning, capacity management, and business forecasting into one integral whole and help the organization look ahead.

At Royal IHC, we work on unique maritime projects for customers all over the world. These projects require smart choices, efficient use of resources, and reliable planning.

You ensure that we not only maintain control over ongoing projects but also have insight into future assignments and their impact on our organization.

By integrally analyzing capacity, project portfolio, tender processes, and forecasting, you help management and project teams make well-founded choices regarding priorities, resource deployment, and future project starts. In doing so, you contribute not only to the success of individual projects but also to the growth and strategic decision-making of Royal IHC.

In this role, you work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Proposal Management, and the management team. You are the specialist who translates data, capacity, and planning into clear insights and concrete advice for decision-making.

• Preparing, maintaining, and monitoring integral project schedules for complex projects;
• Identifying critical paths, dependencies, risks, and potential bottlenecks within projects;
• Monitoring project progress and proactively signaling deviations from the schedule;
• Supporting Project Managers with forecasting, reporting, and scenario analyses;
• Developing tender and Proposal planning for new commercial trajectories;
• Translating customer requirements into realistic planning scenarios and achievable execution strategies;
• Advising on lead times, capacity, and resource needs during tenders and quotation processes;
• Creating integral insight into the total project portfolio and future workload;
• Analyzing capacity issues across different departments, disciplines, and projects;
• Signaling resource conflicts and advising on priorities and capacity deployment;
• Developing dashboards, management reports, and steering information;
• Performing trend, performance, and impact analyses to support management decision-making;
• Initiating and guiding improvements in the areas of planning, forecasting, processes, and tooling.

We are looking for an analytical professional who knows how to create overview in a complex project environment and enjoys collaborating with various stakeholders.

• HBO or WO degree, for example in Engineering Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or similar;
• Experience within project planning, portfolio planning, project controls, resource planning, or a similar discipline;
• Affinity with complex technical projects within a project-driven organization;
• Experience with planning systems such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tooling;
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting;
• Experience with scenario analysis, forecasting, and capacity management is a plus;
• Strong communicator, able to switch between operational, tactical, and strategic levels;
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages.

• You look beyond today's planning and think along about tomorrow's projects;
• You are able to translate complex issues into clear scenarios and decision-making information;
• You know how to bring different interests together and are a strong interlocutor for management, project teams, and commercial stakeholders;
• You are proactive, curious, and take the initiative to further professionalize processes and working methods;
• You combine strong analytical ability with a practical and result-oriented attitude;
• You feel at home in an environment where technology, commerce, and projects converge.

This position is located at the intersection of Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Proposal Management. Because of this, you are not only involved in the execution of ongoing projects, but also play an important role in the preparation of future assignments.

You analyze the impact of new projects on available capacity, map out risks and opportunities, and help the organization make choices regarding priorities, project starts, and resource deployment. In doing so, you make a direct contribution to both operational success and the future growth of Royal IHC.

Help build the planning of today and the projects of tomorrow. Apply now as an Integrated Planning Analyst at Royal IHC.