Production & Material Planner (80-100%) (m/f/d)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.

In this role you will be responsible for the planning of the assigned materials, in Medium- / Low-Speed Division in Baden, Switzerland. You will ensure the timely and efficient availability of materials for a manufacturing production schedule by managing inventory and analyzing demand. Key responsibilities include short term production planning, material planning to meet required deadlines for the customer demand, and inventory management, including collaboration with internal stakeholders to prevent shortages or overstocking.  Reporting to the Team Leader of Logistics & Operational Purchasing , you will contribute to our success in region.

Your responsibilities:

• Short-Term Demand & Supply planning: Analyze demand and translate incoming volume into a tactical short-term supply plan to meet the identified customer demand. Provide input into IBP and short-term planning processes: identify issue that cannot be resolved locally and provide feedback regarding feasibility of the plan.
• Production Planning: Create MPS (master production schedule) and assembly plan that align with demand forecasts and inventory goals. Manage load levelling to ensure a balanced workload for production teams. Provide accurate commitment /delivery dates to customer service.
• Material Planning: Align material availability with the production schedule to ensure an uninterrupted flow of raw materials and components both from internal and external sources.
• Inventory Management: Manage stock levels and deliver optimal inventory targets to prevent stockouts or overstocks. Analyze excess and obsolete inventory, execute scrapping activities when required. Define and take appropriate actions for optimizing inventory performance with appropriate stakeholders. 
• Inventory Parameters: Calculate and maintain in ERP and relevant planning systems inventory parameters: safety stock, reorder point, lot size, replenishment lead-time, and replenishment strategies.
• Stakeholder coordination: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any issues. Execute DCR decisions with minimized impact on material obsolescence.
• Continuous improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the supply chain.
• Risk Management: Identify potential supply chain disruptions (e.g., material shortages, transportation delays) and develop contingency plans.

Your background:

• Experience: Proven experience (min. 2 years) in material- / production planning, inventory control, purchasing, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (specifically SAP, GIB, EWM, Felios and Microsoft Office Tools.).
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for resolving unexpected issues quickly and effectively. A collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Technical: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and quality control principles. 
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, and proficiency in data analysis tools, especially MS Excel, Power BI desired, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good negotiation skills for coordinating with various teams. Fluent written and spoken communication skills in German and English.
• Education: Further education, appropriate to area of expertise is desired

Your benefits:

• Canteen
• Childcare
• Modern office, smart working
• Flexible working model
• Attractive holiday plan
• Employee assistance program

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website accelleron.com.

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