Senior Material Planning Specialist

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe. 

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

 

 

Senior Material Planning Specialist

 

 

Role Purpose:

The Senior Material Planning Specialist ensures the execution of the end-to-end Material Planning strategies and concept.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure process adherence and use of best practices by executing the documented operational procedures;

• Ensure timely release of purchased order and distribution orders for all manufacturing and distribution sites worldwide with total cost of ownership;

• Works closely in collaboration with cross functional staff across operational procurement, engineering, supply chain, quality including commodity professionals/purchasing and manufacturing teams to issue raw materials requirements on time;

• Coordinates and monitors the acquisition of materials in support of New Product Introduction programs, projects transfer;

• Update & maintain parameter in End-to-end planning system according to End-to-end planning concept;

• Review and manage material scrap activities;

• Decision for last time buy, long term contract with BU and procurement team;

• Review shelf-life constraint or solderability requirement commodities to ensure availability;

• Responsible to investigate and prepare decision on process and technology exceptions to drive towards efficiency and effectiveness, as part of the continuous improvement process for standard processes;

• Implement decision in End-to-end planning tool;

• Track and maintain proper levels of stocked inventory within approved guideline and defined KPI;

• Prepare and report planning relevant KPI’s – SFM participation including escalation (handling of escalation cases, etc.);

• Assure that the purchased raw material and merchandise will meet the requirements of the contract as well as government specifications;

• Understand clearly the future demand & how is the stock inventory to meet material SIOP;

• Understand different planning system with or within P+F with intermediate level;

• Lead sub-project which is given by superior;

• Provide necessary training and advise Material Planning Specialist on daily handling, operational matters and process improvement within End-to-end planning and other legacy systems;

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics or related;

• Good computer and Microsoft Office skills are required;

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a professional structure manufacturing environment and material planning or purchasing;

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential for the role.

• Strong knowledge of planning and ordering via ERP system; end-to-end thinking in planning;

• Commodity technical knowledge and variance of planning system would be an advantage;

Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

 

 

We kindly request that all applications be submitted exclusively via our online application form.