Material Planner

Start Date: July/Aug/Sep 2026
End Date: 12-month contract (with a strong chance of extension)
Workload: 80-100%

Location:

Kaiseraugst, with max. 50% home office per week
Workmodel:
Contracting

• Ensuring that our manufacturing units are adequately supplied with direct materials such as packaging materials, process aid and production-supporting auxiliary materials
• Inventory management and definition of risk mitigation actions - as well as defining and implementing measures for efficient processes (management of safety stocks, process optimisation, risk analysis)
• Point of contact for all related suppliers regarding deliveries and tracking of purchase orders
• Maintain effective communication among all business partners (e.g. Manufacturing Units, Procurement, External Suppliers, Master
• Actively drive continuous improvement processes, challenge/question the status quo and collaborate on projects within Materials
• Management in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders

• Supply chain professional with experience in procurement, planning and/or purchasing
• Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple topics and commitments, understanding the impact your role is driving, anticipating operational issues, focusing on details when needed and recommending solutions
• Demonstrated abilities to think through the process,
  considering upstream and downstream stakeholders and using the process effectively to achieve results
• Taking the initiative, embrace new opportunities, convey sense of urgency and are not afraid to take over or lead new responsibilities and/or challenges
• Excellent communications skills in English and German and the ability to effectively communicate and influence across all levels of the organization
• Self-directed individual with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a passion for teamwork and continuous improvement