Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

About Us

Join a dynamic supply chain team that keeps production running smoothly and customers delighted. We’re committed to continuous improvement, cross‑functional collaboration, and career growth — if you’re analytical, proactive and eager to learn SAP-based planning in a production environment, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and continuously update production and material plans in SAP (MRP / Logistics) to align demand, capacity, and material availability

• Monitor inventory levels, demand signals, and MRP outputs; identify shortages, excess stock, and planning inconsistencies

• Perform analytical assessments of material availability, production capacity, forecasts, and subcontracting needs to support planning decisions

• Monitor customer orders and delivery commitments, proactively managing priorities and exceptions in cooperation with Customer Service

• Translate demand and forecasts into feasible production schedules, considering machine capacity, workforce availability, and material constraints

• Support purchasing and material planning activities, including RFQs, purchase orders, supplier delivery tracking, and escalation of risks

• Maintain and validate planning‑relevant master data in SAP (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, MRP parameters)

• Analyze plan execution, identify deviations, root causes, and improvement opportunities

• Prepare, monitor, and interpret Supply Chain KPIs and operational reports to support data‑driven decision‑making

• Actively participate in operational planning meetings and contribute to continuous improvement and Supply Chain projects

Key Competences

• Strong experience with ERP systems – SAP MRP / Logistics knowledge is mandatory

• Highly analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw conclusions

• Good communication skills across teams, departments, and suppliers

• Ability to influence decisions and drive constructive outcomes

• Understanding of planning and scheduling principles and the impact of deviations

• Problem‑solving orientation and continuous improvement mindset

• Proactivity, ownership, and responsibility for assigned scope

• Communicative English (minimum B2); additional languages are an advantage

Minimum Education or Equivalent Experience

• Higher education in Logistics, Production Planning, Purchasing, or related fields

• Technical faculties are welcome

• Experience in a production plant is a strong advantage

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Change Control Management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Cross-Functional Communications, Customs Clearing, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Demand Supply Planning, Driving Continuous Improvement, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Escalation Management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Marketing Logistics, Order Management, Production Planning, Project Management, Purchase Order Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing Management, Report Writing, Safety Stock, SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management) {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

03/19/2026

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