Material Planner / Buyer

DUTIES:

• Plans, schedules, releases and manages purchase, interplant orders and work orders as required
• Works with internal and external suppliers to resolve material issues (shortages, emergency customer demands, etc.)
• Reviews, communicates and acts upon anticipated delays
• Reviews anticipated shortage reports for future demands
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes changes to supply based on the outcome of monthly sales and operations meeting
• Actively look for improvements in the planning/ scheduling process in addition to maintaining and analyzing planning parameters (i.e. Lead times, lot sizes order quantities, safety stock)
• Reviews, analyzes and implements replenishment targets to support "pull" system
• Participates in capacity review meetings with internal and external suppliers
• Actively work on reducing inventory/ lead times, support production improvements, and efficiencies
• Coordinates all aspects of the supply chain escalation

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree (preferred in technical field)
• 2 years of work experience in material planning (purchasing) in manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of lot sizing, material planning and production scheduling
• Solid knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)
• Solid knowledge of planning functions/roles
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently and possess a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Solid verbal and written communication skills Solid detail orientation and high organizational skills. Ability to manage several production line at the same time
• Expert process and product knowledge
• Ability to set up internal and external replenishment programs with production and suppliers
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Teamwork abilities
• Fluent English skills, additional German skills will be an advantage
• Proficient at MS Office (MS Excel)

OUR CLIENT OFFERS: 

• Multinational, dynamic work environment in global leader company
• Stable employment with regular job contract
• Attractive salary and work conditions including list of benefits (professional trainings, private medical care, life insurance, retirement scheme, multisport card etc.)
• Personal development and collaborative management style