Job Objective

Continuously track, manage changes and optimize the execution of a production plan
Supporting of complex production planning in a production operation, focused on attaining the required production output within specified resource constraints

Duties and Responsibilities

 Production PlanningContinuously track, manage changes and optimize the execution of a complex production planTrack plan fulfillment incl. checks regarding material availability, production scheduling, order release, material reservation and production deadlinesSupporting to execute complex production planning related exception handling and error correction especially within ERP system, initiating logistic escalation if necessaryIdentifies the causes that could lead to the delay of specific deliveries, find viable solutions and informs the sales scheduleHigh frequent alignment with material management, production and sales planning reviewing customer orders, production capabilities and material availabilitySupporting the special needs for SOP and EOP productsAssurance and maintenance of master data accuracy and performance measurements (KPIs)Central contact person and first level support for production planning processes in the plant, especially focused on the information flow within the ERP systemSupporting to execute training measures and knowledge transfer of standardized production planning processes to the production planners and supervisors in the plant
Measurement and monitoring to achieve production planning target KPIs in the plant and execution of countermeasures in close alignment with their supervisorPlan production and schedule complex production sequences, using the ERP system especially considering lead times, shipping dates, sales forecasts, customer orders as well as backordersEvaluation of capacity loads for complex production linesInvolvement in optimization projects concerning production planning processesSupport the production planner to fulfill the required tasks according to work routinesFirst level support for production planners in the plant and central contact for production planning processesRegular analysis and, if necessary, corrections of relevant master data for production planning

Project Management

Supporting the management of 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 systemsPreparing and further development of concepts for improving recording, analysis, modeling, presentation and management of process-related dataSupporting the negotiations of general logistics conditions with suppliers, service providers and customers (e.g. JIT/JIS processes, turnaround periods, packaging) in agreement with responsible departments