Junior Assortment Management Employee

Vacancy characteristics

LocationSoesterberg - Lc Kamp Soesterberg Contract durationThis concerns a temporary appointment with a view to a permanent contract Hours per week - 38 Monthly salary€3,096.00 - €4,289.00 Salary levelCivil servant scale IBBAD 07 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 07 LevelMBO 4 FieldOrder / peace / security Vacancy number78725 Employment relationship​Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​Job groupCivilian

Job description

Working for the Ministry of Defence, but not as a military person?

If you choose a job at Defence, you choose socially relevant work. You truly contribute to a safe Netherlands. In addition to 44,500 career soldiers and 8,500 reservists, around 26,500 civilians also work at Defence. You will work at the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT). COMMIT is committed to supporting colleagues at home and abroad as well as possible: with the best materiel, the best supplies, and the best IT. This way, they can continue to perform their tasks as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Do you want to contribute to an efficient and reliable logistics chain within Defence? As a Junior Assortment Management Employee, you play an important role in ensuring that the right resources are available at the right time. You work at the interface of logistics, inventory management, and data management and support the optimization of assortments and processes. With your analytical skills, accuracy, and logistical knowledge, you and your colleagues ensure a well-managed and future-proof inventory.

As a Junior Assortment Management Employee, you contribute to optimal control of the assigned assortment. You will be involved in inventory management, item data, and supporting assortment management processes. You will analyze data, monitor processes, and provide reports and advice that contribute to the efficient setup, maintenance, and availability of the assortment.

Within this role, you will manage and monitor the inventory control of your assigned sub-assortment or product group. You will perform analyses and checks, identify deviations, and support the development and execution of plans for maintenance, stock replenishment, and disposal of items.

Furthermore, you are responsible for managing and checking master item data and other relevant data in logistics systems. You will analyze the quality and accuracy of entered data and ensure that this information remains up-to-date and reliable.

You will support the Assortment Manager and the Senior and Junior Assortment Management Employees by providing reports, analyses, and advice. You will collect and process data required for, among other things, classification, inflow, exchange, and disposal planning.

You will also play a role in operational contract management. You will coordinate calls from ongoing framework agreements, monitor call volumes and delivery times, and identify any bottlenecks in a timely manner.

In short: a versatile role in which you contribute to a reliable inventory, up-to-date item data, and a well-organized assortment within the logistics chain.

Job requirements

You possess an MBO level 3 diploma in logistics and have a solid theoretical foundation in the field of logistics. Additionally, you have practical knowledge of logistics processes within Defence, making you familiar with the organization's working methods and dynamics. You are skilled in preparing demand calculations, reports, and advice, and you can analyze and process information clearly and meticulously. Thanks to your well-developed communication skills, you actively participate in various consultations and work effectively with different colleagues and stakeholders.

You are analytically strong, work accurately, and dare to make independent decisions. Furthermore, you form your own well-founded opinion and know how to prioritize. Planning, organizing, and taking initiative come naturally to you, enabling you to carry out tasks in a structured and goal-oriented manner.

Employment conditions

Salary levelCivil servant scale IBBAD 07 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 07Salary descriptionThe mentioned salary is based on a full 38-hour work week. Your classification will be based on your work experience and educational background.Monthly salary€3,096.00 - €4,289.00 Employment relationshipTemporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​Contract durationThis concerns a temporary appointment with a view to a permanent contract Maximum hours per week38

Other employment conditions

The mentioned salary is based on your work experience and educational background and on a full-time work week of 38 hours. As of January 1, 2026, the aforementioned salary will increase by 2%.

Defence strongly values personal growth and offers excellent study facilities, ensuring you are always developing. You will be given ample opportunity to develop yourself and grow.

At Defence, you accrue 16.33% of your gross salary each month in the Individual Choice Budget. You can use this to purchase additional vacation hours or for tax purposes.
In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you will receive a monthly commuting allowance or, under favorable conditions, you can opt for a public transport subscription with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands.

Special provisions

- A security investigation of at least 4 weeks and a reference check are part of the selection procedure;
- To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country in the European Economic Area. If this is not the case, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).

#LI-AH1 #LI-Hybrid
Acquisition is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.

This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates have preference.

A security investigation is part of the selection procedure.

A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country in the European Economic Area. If this is not the case, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).

More about the job group

Organization name

Ministry of Defence

Organization description

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 Directorate-General (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).

Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and resembles a large company. The operational commands (sea, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT are similar to operating companies.

Organization URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/commit

Department name

Materiel and IT Command

Department description

The position is carried out at the KPU company in Soesterberg. The KPU plans to relocate within a radius of 40 kilometers within a few years.

The objective of the KPU company within COMMIT is to be the knowledge and materiel logistics center and the indispensable partner for Defence, providing, maintaining, improving, and disposing of all clothing and personal equipment within the assigned assortment. Based on knowledge of operational deployment, knowledge of clothing and personal equipment, and its specific professional knowledge, the KPU company contributes to the materiel availability and maintenance of this clothing and personal equipment throughout its entire lifecycle and under all operational circumstances.

Besides hard work, there is always room for camaraderie within the KPU company, initiated by employees or by the KPU company itself. Events like drinks, sports activities, ski trips, and barbecues are organized. Want a peek inside the KPU company? Watch our company film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8yXyoGF13o

The Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT. Our COMMITment is strong to reinforce the crucial role as a strategic partner to the Commander of the Armed Forces, operational units, and international partners. COMMIT enhances the impact of support through an integrated and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and chain logistics.

We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capabilities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To provide the armed forces with materiel and IT faster, we focus on process and social innovation in addition to technological innovation in project management, procurement, and disposal of defence materiel, and personnel and logistical support.

Executing innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government and societal organizations. Under the C-COMMIT flag as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral).

Mission
COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT.

Extra
COMMIT is for everyone and by everyone; we are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best fulfill our task of bridging the gap between desire and capability when our personnel reflect society. We therefore cordially invite you to apply for this position!

Department URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/commit

Contact persons

For more information about this vacancy:

Peter Weerdmeester Sub Assortment Manager
[email protected]
0653354523

For more information about the application procedure:

Afra Huntelaar
[email protected]
0613339389

Location: Soesterberg - Lc Kamp Soesterberg Level: MBO 438 hours per week €3,100 ~ €4,300 salary Order / peace / security Junior Assortment Management Employee This is what you will do

Working for the Ministry of Defence, but not as a military person?

If you choose a job at Defence, you choose socially relevant work. You truly contribute to a safe Netherlands. In addition to 44,500 career soldiers and 8,500 reservists, around 26,500 civilians also work at Defence. You will work at the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT). COMMIT is committed to supporting colleagues at home and abroad as well as possible: with the best materiel, the best supplies, and the best IT. This way, they can continue to perform their tasks as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Do you want to contribute to an efficient and reliable logistics chain within Defence? As a Junior Assortment Management Employee, you play an important role in ensuring that the right resources are available at the right time. You work at the interface of logistics, inventory management, and data management and support the optimization of assortments and processes. With your analytical skills, accuracy, and logistical knowledge, you and your colleagues ensure a well-managed and future-proof inventory.

As a Junior Assortment Management Employee, you contribute to optimal control of the assigned assortment. You will be involved in inventory management, item data, and supporting assortment management processes. You will analyze data, monitor processes, and provide reports and advice that contribute to the efficient setup, maintenance, and availability of the assortment.

Within this role, you will manage and monitor the inventory control of your assigned sub-assortment or product group. You will perform analyses and checks, identify deviations, and support the development and execution of plans for maintenance, stock replenishment, and disposal of items.

Furthermore, you are responsible for managing and checking master item data and other relevant data in logistics systems. You will analyze the quality and accuracy of entered data and ensure that this information remains up-to-date and reliable.

You will support the Assortment Manager and the Senior and Junior Assortment Management Employees by providing reports, analyses, and advice. You will collect and process data required for, among other things, classification, inflow, exchange, and disposal planning.

You will also play a role in operational contract management. You will coordinate calls from ongoing framework agreements, monitor call volumes and delivery times, and identify any bottlenecks in a timely manner.

In short: a versatile role in which you contribute to a reliable inventory, up-to-date item data, and a well-organized assortment within the logistics chain.

This is what you get Salary levelCivil servant scale IBBAD 07 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 07Salary descriptionThe mentioned salary is based on a full 38-hour work week. Your classification will be based on your work experience and educational background.Monthly salary€3,096.00 - €4,289.00 Employment relationshipTemporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment​Contract durationThis concerns a temporary appointment with a view to a permanent contract Maximum hours per week38 This is what we offer even more

The mentioned salary is based on your work experience and educational background and on a full-time work week of 38 hours. As of January 1, 2026, the aforementioned salary will increase by 2%.

Defence strongly values personal growth and offers excellent study facilities, ensuring you are always developing. You will be given ample opportunity to develop yourself and grow.

At Defence, you accrue 16.33% of your gross salary each month in the Individual Choice Budget. You can use this to purchase additional vacation hours or for tax purposes.
In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you will receive a monthly commuting allowance or, under favorable conditions, you can opt for a public transport subscription with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands.

This is what we ask

You possess an MBO level 3 diploma in logistics and have a solid theoretical foundation in the field of logistics. Additionally, you have practical knowledge of logistics processes within Defence, making you familiar with the organization's working methods and dynamics. You are skilled in preparing demand calculations, reports, and advice, and you can analyze and process information clearly and meticulously. Thanks to your well-developed communication skills, you actively participate in various consultations and work effectively with different colleagues and stakeholders.

You are analytically strong, work accurately, and dare to make independent decisions. Furthermore, you form your own well-founded opinion and know how to prioritize. Planning, organizing, and taking initiative come naturally to you, enabling you to carry out tasks in a structured and goal-oriented manner.

This is where you will work

The position is carried out at the KPU company in Soesterberg. The KPU plans to relocate within a radius of 40 kilometers within a few years.

The objective of the KPU company within COMMIT is to be the knowledge and materiel logistics center and the indispensable partner for Defence, providing, maintaining, improving, and disposing of all clothing and personal equipment within the assigned assortment. Based on knowledge of operational deployment, knowledge of clothing and personal equipment, and its specific professional knowledge, the KPU company contributes to the materiel availability and maintenance of this clothing and personal equipment throughout its entire lifecycle and under all operational circumstances.

Besides hard work, there is always room for camaraderie within the KPU company, initiated by employees or by the KPU company itself. Events like drinks, sports activities, ski trips, and barbecues are organized. Want a peek inside the KPU company? Watch our company film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8yXyoGF13o

The Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT. Our COMMITment is strong to reinforce the crucial role as a strategic partner to the Commander of the Armed Forces, operational units, and international partners. COMMIT enhances the impact of support through an integrated and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and chain logistics.

We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capabilities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To provide the armed forces with materiel and IT faster, we focus on process and social innovation in addition to technological innovation in project management, procurement, and disposal of defence materiel, and personnel and logistical support.

Executing innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government and societal organizations. Under the C-COMMIT flag as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral).

Mission
COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT.

Extra
COMMIT is for everyone and by everyone; we are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best fulfill our task of bridging the gap between desire and capability when our personnel reflect society. We therefore cordially invite you to apply for this position!

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 Directorate-General (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO).

Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and resembles a large company. The operational commands (sea, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT are similar to operating companies.

Special provisions

- A security investigation of at least 4 weeks and a reference check are part of the selection procedure;
- To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country in the European Economic Area. If this is not the case, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).

#LI-AH1 #LI-Hybrid
Acquisition is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.

This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates have preference.

A security investigation is part of the selection procedure.

A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country in the European Economic Area. If this is not the case, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).

Feel free to ask your question

For more information about this vacancy:

Peter Weerdmeester Sub Assortiment Manager
[email protected]
0653354523

For more information about the application procedure:

Afra Huntelaar
[email protected]
0613339389