Duties and Responsibilities
Material Planning

Checking complex requirement notices regarding the quantities, dates and descriptions with the support of the systemDefining and guaranteeing economical order quantities according to given planning rulesUpdating logistics material master data, taking into account defined targets (e.g. safety stock level) for purchased parts in agreement with internal postsChecking safety stock levels, batch sizes, lead times and correcting the stored dataResponsibility for the stock levels of a complex parts spectrumInvolvement in the optimization of the supply chain within the context of departmental specificationsCarrying out complex stock management for a restricted area of responsibilityTaking part in or carrying out coordination meetings with internal postsPlanning, controlling and monitoring complex deliveries of a comprehensive range of purchased parts according to requirements and scheduleControlling and monitoring component allocation for external production, considering the required quantity and timeCentral contact person for material planning processes and logistical supplier management in the plantExecution of training measures and knowledge transfer of standardized material planning processes to the purchase parts planner and supervisors in the plant.Creation of regular analyzes of material master data, incl. stock values and stock ranges, corrections according to standard specificationsMeasurement and monitoring to achieve targetsFirst level support for purchase parts planner in plantTriggering orders and deadline inquiriesMonitoring delivery dates (deadline follow-up, guarantee), involving the internal posts responsible. In difficult deadline situations, initiating escalation if necessaryPreparing complex solution measures in the event of supply bottlenecks in cooperation with internal posts, suppliers and the superior if necessaryChecking incoming order confirmations, clarifying differences in agreement with internal posts and supplierCoordinating complex on-schedule provision of parts and/or materials between the suppliers and internal posts, as well as monitoring the provision, consumption and return of the provided parts for external production if appropriateProcessing the incoming goods journal, clarification in the event of excess deliveries or changes in schedule, whether value data or return, initiating logistic escalation if necessarySystem-related set-up and permanent monitoring of supplier consignment storesPreparing and carrying out logistics-supplier meetings with regard to deadline and quantity problems, as well as involvement in respective supplier evaluationsProcessing differences in invoices (quantity differences) on the accounts payable sideMonitoring Kanban control loops incl. determining all the necessary master and movement data with the aim of realizing the prescribed availability at low stock levelsTaking over planning responsibility for items before SOPRegular analyzes and, if necessary, corrections of scheduling relevant master data for the procurement of materialsResponsibility for specifying and implementing system-based change requests, especially executing requirement gathering, gap analysis, testing, user training, application documentationDocumentation and configuration of material planning related SAP modules to meet business requirements

Project Management / Key User

Supporting the management and project lead for complex logistics projects from technical and organizational perspective incl. rollout and sustainable implementation of corporate standard processesDefining, planning, coordinating and monitoring tasks within project teams by using defined methods and
systemsCoaching and training of the project team and/or triggering additional trainingsNegotiating general logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers and customers (e.g. JIT/JIS
processes, turnaround periods, packaging)