Production & Material Planner

Within Planning & Control, the Production & Material Planner is responsible for securing material availability required to support uninterrupted warehouse and production operations. The Production & Material Planner proactively monitors inventory health, material shortages and supply risks for both pick parts and standard packaging materials used within the 5L warehouse. By closely collaborating with Material Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations and Logistics stakeholders, the Production & Material Planner identifies risks, drives mitigation actions and continuously improves material availability processes.

The role combines pick part production planning, material planning, data analysis and stakeholder management to ensure material availability, inventory health and operational continuity.

Plan, release, prioritize and monitor production orders for pick parts to support warehouse and manufacturing demand. Monitor availability of materials required for pick part production, including critical child materials. Analyze shortages, identify root causes and coordinate mitigation actions with relevant stakeholders. Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting operational performance. Track and follow up actions until successful resolution.

Safeguard the availability of pick parts and standard packaging materials required for warehouse and production operations. Monitor inventory health, consumption trends and planning parameters (e.g. min-max settings). Identify material availability risks and drive mitigation actions to prevent operational disruptions. Support inventory optimization and continuous improvement of inventory planning settings.

Monitor material availability performance through reporting and dashboards. Translate operational data into actionable insights and recommendations. Act as the operational focal point for material availability related topics. Collaborate closely with Material Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics to drive issue resolution and operational decision making. Support NPI activities by ensuring a smooth transfer and operational readiness of new pick parts and standard packaging materials.

Identify and implement improvements in material availability, inventory control and planning processes. Support standardization, simplification and process optimization initiatives across Planning & Control. Contribute to cross-functional improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational performance and supply chain reliability.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent. 1-3 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning or Manufacturing. Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Experience with data analysis and reporting tools. Experience in a high-tech manufacturing or logistics environment is considered a plus.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to proactively identify material risks and shortages. Able to translate data into concrete actions and improvements. High level of ownership and accountability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proactive and persistent in driving actions across multiple stakeholders. Structured and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Team player with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.

Continuous improvement mindset with focus on simplification and process optimization.…