Job description

Job Characteristics

Location Heerenveen Contract duration 24 Hours per week 38 - 38 Monthly salary €3,507.00 - €4,709.00 Salary level Civil servant scale IBBAD 08 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 08 Level MBO 4 Field Warehousing / transport / logistics Vacancy number 79295 Employment Temporary appointment with prospect of permanent employment

Job Description

A medical (aid) item within the Dutch Armed Forces has one objective: to be available at the right time for healthcare provision, anywhere in the world. Behind every medical set, every instrument, and every logistical process lies a chain of choices, data, and agreements.
As an Assistant Product Specialist Medical Equipment (ILS employee), you are the link that ensures the medical assortment of the Armed Forces – from instruments to complete sets – is available and operational worldwide at the right time. From the MGLC in Heerenveen, you will work closely with system managers, product specialists, and other assistant product specialists to monitor the complete product lifecycle: keeping technical documentation up-to-date, creating and maintaining master data in SAP, assessing configurations, advising users and suppliers, and providing project support for the procurement, maintenance, and disposal of medical equipment. Your efforts guarantee that all logistical, technical, and documentary processes seamlessly align, so that (military) healthcare providers at home and abroad can rely on dependable medical (aid) items.

Does this appeal to you? Apply directly or read on!

Where will you work?
As a civilian employee, you will be employed by the Defense Support Command (DOSCO), within the Defense Healthcare Organization (DGO), and you will work at the Military Medical Logistics Center (MGLC) in Heerenveen.
The Military Medical Logistics Center (MGLC) is THE logistical center for the medical assortment within the Armed Forces. With our logistical support, we contribute to the operational readiness of the armed forces.
The Knowledge & Expertise team currently consists of 22 employees and is expanding. You will report to one of the team leaders (System & Project Managers).

What is our mission?
The MGLC provides pharmaceutical articles, military medical equipment, knowledge and expertise, goods, and (maintenance) services for optimal medical care for the Dutch Armed Forces, worldwide and under all circumstances, as well as for executed humanitarian aid. The MGLC does this in a customer-oriented, reliable, efficient, and innovative manner, taking into account laws and regulations.

What will you do?
-Technical documentation: manage specifications and documentation of medical articles and keep all equipment documentation up-to-date.
-Data maintenance in SAP: build and maintain item master data, bills of materials, PO plans, and task lists.
-Configuration management: assess which configuration is needed for optimal use of medical articles within the defense organization.
-Advice & contact: advise users, suppliers, and internal departments on equipment logistical aspects and documentation.
-Project support: You will participate in projects for the procurement, maintenance, and disposal of medical equipment.

Job Requirements

What do you bring?
- a completed MBO 4 education in technology, logistics, or a comparable field;
- experience or affinity with equipment logistical processes;
- knowledge of or experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP;
- good digital skills, including working with Office applications.

In addition, you recognize yourself in the following characteristics:
-Accurate: you understand that one incorrect piece of data can affect the entire chain.
-Analytical: you can assess information and establish connections.
-Strong communication skills: you easily switch between users, suppliers, and colleagues.
-Independent: you take responsibility for your work.
-Team-oriented: you actively seek connection within and outside your team.

Employment Conditions

Salary level Civil servant scale IBBAD 08 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 08 Salary description Salary in accordance with a 38-hour work schedule. Monthly salary €3,507.00 - €4,709.00 Employment Temporary appointment with prospect of permanent employment Contract duration 24 Minimum number of hours per week 38 Maximum number of hours per week 38

Other Employment Conditions

As an employee of the Ministry of Defence, you receive an individual choice budget (IKB) monthly. This IKB consists of your holiday allowance and year-end bonus. This amounts to 16.33% of your gross salary.
You can save the IKB, have it paid out, or spend it. The latter can be used for mobility (bicycle or e-bike), IT resources (laptop, etc.), union contributions, or extra vacation days. The IKB makes a significant portion of your salary directly usable for what you truly value.

Special Provisions

• We are deployable worldwide for peace and security. A diversity of ways of thinking, perspectives, and qualities contributes to achieving our mission: “Protecting what is dear to us.” For this, we are explicitly looking for new colleagues who contribute to diversity within the Ministry of Defence.
• The Ministry of Defence is also committed to employing individuals who fall under the target group of the Jobs Agreement Act. If you are registered in the target group register, we also invite you to apply!
• Your application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after the completion of the selection procedure. This period is longer than the standard period prescribed by the General Data Protection Regulation. This longer period is necessary in case an objection and/or appeal procedure is initiated by an internal candidate.

What do we offer? Why is this an interesting job?

This vacancy is not open to acquisition.

Dutch nationality is required. Please submit your CV and cover letter in Dutch.

More about the job group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defence

Organization Description

The Ministry of Defence is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the General Affairs Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defense Support Command (DOSCO).

The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and shows similarities to a large company. The operational commands (naval, army, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT resemble operating companies.

The armed forces protect what is dear to us. The Defense Support Command (DOSCO) makes an essential contribution to this. With over 10,000 employees, we always and everywhere support the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marechaussee. We do this at defense locations, during daily work, during exercises, and during deployments. We ensure that the armed forces have an advantage in combat!

At DOSCO, you contribute to a strong Defense organization. We are one of the most versatile departments within Defense. From catering to security, from real estate to logistics, from facilities to procurement, from HR to medical care, behind every soldier is a team of professionals providing 24-hour support. You do not have to be a soldier to work at DOSCO. At DOSCO, it's all about craftsmanship, reliability, and connection.

Does this appeal to you and does the vacancy match your profile? Apply quickly!

Organization URL

www.defensie.nl

Department Name

Defense Support Command

Department Description

The Defense Healthcare Organization (DGO) is one of the four divisions of the Defense Support Command. The DGO supports the operational commands and contributes to the readiness of military personnel. For this, we offer first- and second-line care, training, and logistical support. We also support the care (including preparations and aftercare) that the operational commands provide during deployments.

The Military Medical Logistics Center (MGLC) is THE logistical center for the medical assortment within the Ministry of Defence. With our knowledge and expertise, support, and (maintenance) services, we contribute to the operational readiness of the armed forces. We do this worldwide and under all circumstances. We manage the phasing in and out, deliveries, and maintenance of all necessary medical equipment and instruments. Furthermore, the MGLC supplies all operational medical supply packages required for medical, pharmaceutical, physiotherapy, and dental care.

Department URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/dosco

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

Major G.A.J. Philps, Head of Knowledge & Expertise
[email protected]

For more information about the application procedure:

Ms. D. Zwaga, HR Advisor
[email protected]
0633048458

Location: Heerenveen Level: MBO 438 hours per week €3,500 ~ €4,700 salary Warehousing / transport / logistics Assistant Product Specialist What you will do

A medical (aid) item within the Ministry of Defence has one objective: to be available at the right time for healthcare provision, anywhere in the world. Behind every medical set, every instrument, and every logistical process lies a chain of choices, data, and agreements.
As an Assistant Product Specialist Medical Equipment (ILS employee), you are the link that ensures the medical assortment of the Ministry of Defence – from instruments to complete sets – is available and operational worldwide at the right time. From the MGLC in Heerenveen, you will work closely with system managers, product specialists, and other assistant product specialists to monitor the complete product lifecycle: keeping technical documentation up-to-date, creating and maintaining master data in SAP, assessing configurations, advising users and suppliers, and providing project support for the procurement, maintenance, and disposal of medical equipment. Your efforts guarantee that all logistical, technical, and documentary processes seamlessly align, so that (military) healthcare providers at home and abroad can rely on dependable medical (aid) items.

Does this appeal to you? Apply directly or read on!

Where will you work?
As a civilian employee, you will be employed by the Defense Support Command (DOSCO), within the Defense Healthcare Organization (DGO), and you will work at the Military Medical Logistics Center (MGLC) in Heerenveen.
The Military Medical Logistics Center (MGLC) is THE logistical center for the medical assortment within the Ministry of Defence. With our logistical support, we contribute to the operational readiness of the armed forces.
The Knowledge & Expertise team currently consists of 22 employees and is expanding. You will report to one of the team leaders (System & Project Managers).

What is our mission?
The MGLC provides pharmaceutical articles, military medical equipment, knowledge and expertise, goods, and (maintenance) services for optimal medical care for the Dutch Armed Forces, worldwide and under all circumstances, as well as for executed humanitarian aid. The MGLC does this in a customer-oriented, reliable, efficient, and innovative manner, taking into account laws and regulations.

What will you do?
-Technical documentation: manage specifications and documentation of medical articles and keep all equipment documentation up-to-date.
-Data maintenance in SAP: build and maintain item master data, bills of materials, PO plans, and task lists.
-Configuration management: assess which configuration is needed for optimal use of medical articles within the defense organization.
-Advice & contact: advise users, suppliers, and internal departments on equipment logistical aspects and documentation.
-Project support: You will participate in projects for the procurement, maintenance, and disposal of medical equipment.

What you get Salary level Civil servant scale IBBAD 08 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 08 Salary description Salary in accordance with a 38-hour work schedule. Monthly salary €3,507.00 - €4,709.00 Employment Temporary appointment with prospect of permanent employment Contract duration 24 Minimum number of hours per week 38 Maximum number of hours per week 38 What else we offer

As an employee of the Ministry of Defence, you receive an individual choice budget (IKB) monthly. This IKB consists of your holiday allowance and year-end bonus. This amounts to 16.33% of your gross salary.
You can save the IKB, have it paid out, or spend it. The latter can be used for mobility (bicycle or e-bike), IT resources (laptop, etc.), union contributions, or extra vacation days. The IKB makes a significant portion of your salary directly usable for what you truly value.

What we ask

What do you bring?
- a completed MBO 4 education in technology, logistics, or a comparable field;
- experience or affinity with equipment logistical processes;
- knowledge of or experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP;
- good digital skills, including working with Office applications.

In addition, you recognize yourself in the following characteristics:
-Accurate: you understand that one incorrect piece of data can affect the entire chain.
-Analytical: you can assess information and establish connections.
-Strong communication skills: you easily switch between users, suppliers, and colleagues.
-Independent: you take responsibility for your work.
-Team-oriented: you actively seek connection within and outside your team.

Where you will work

The Defense Healthcare Organization (DGO) is one of the four divisions of the Defense Support Command. The DGO supports the operational commands and contributes to the readiness of military personnel. For this, we offer first- and second-line care, training, and logistical support. We also support the care (including preparations and aftercare) that the operational commands provide during deployments.

The Military Medical Logistics Center (MGLC) is THE logistical center for the medical assortment within the Ministry of Defence. With our knowledge and expertise, support, and (maintenance) services, we contribute to the operational readiness of the armed forces. We do this worldwide and under all circumstances. We manage the phasing in and out, deliveries, and maintenance of all necessary medical equipment and instruments. Furthermore, the MGLC supplies all operational medical supply packages required for medical, pharmaceutical, physiotherapy, and dental care.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future.

Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the General Affairs Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defense Support Command (DOSCO).

The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and shows similarities to a large company. The operational commands (naval, army, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT resemble operating companies.

The armed forces protect what is dear to us. The Defense Support Command (DOSCO) makes an essential contribution to this. With over 10,000 employees, we always and everywhere support the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marechaussee. We do this at defense locations, during daily work, during exercises, and during deployments. We ensure that the armed forces have an advantage in combat!

At DOSCO, you contribute to a strong Defense organization. We are one of the most versatile departments within Defense. From catering to security, from real estate to logistics, from facilities to procurement, from HR to medical care, behind every soldier is a team of professionals providing 24-hour support. You do not have to be a soldier to work at DOSCO. At DOSCO, it's all about craftsmanship, reliability, and connection.

Does this appeal to you and does the vacancy match your profile? Apply quickly!

Special provisions

• We are deployable worldwide for peace and security. A diversity of ways of thinking, perspectives, and qualities contributes to achieving our mission: “Protecting what is dear to us.” For this, we are explicitly looking for new colleagues who contribute to diversity within the Ministry of Defence.
• The Ministry of Defence is also committed to employing individuals who fall under the target group of the Jobs Agreement Act. If you are registered in the target group register, we also invite you to apply!
• Your application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after the completion of the selection procedure. This period is longer than the standard period prescribed by the General Data Protection Regulation. This longer period is necessary in case an objection and/or appeal procedure is initiated by an internal candidate.