Senior Planner Buyer

Work Your Magic with us! 
 
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That`s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

The Role

The Senior Production Planner will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient planning and execution of production schedules. They will collaborate closely with various departments to optimize production processes, enhance supply chain efficiency, and meet customer demands while maintaining high service levels.

Duties

•    Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that align with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
•    Analyze production capacity and constraints to ensure optimal utilization of resources and timely delivery of products.
•    Act as a liaison between production, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure alignment on priorities and objectives.

•    Translate demand forecasts into actionable production plans, considering lead times, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
•    Monitor production performance metrics and adjust plans as necessary to meet service level agreements.
•    Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date planning data in relevant systems (e.g., SAP APO), ensuring data integrity and reliability.
•    Work collaboratively with Quality Control, Production Management, and Supply Chain teams to resolve production issues and improve workflows.
•    Prepare and present regular reports on production status, capacity utilization, and inventory levels to management.
•    Identify potential risks to production schedules and develop contingency plans to mitigate impacts.
•    Foster a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback and implementing best practices in production planning.
 

Who You Are

•    Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or a related field.
•    5+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain roles.
•    Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems. 
•    Strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, and supply chain dynamics.
•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working cross-functionally.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•    Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity. We believe that it drives excellence, innovation, and human progress. We care about our customers, patients, and our rich mix of people. This diversity strengthens our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all and empower you to fulfil your ambitions. Our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to bring their curiosity to life!