Supply Planner – EMEA Supply Network Planning

THIS ROLE IS A 2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, its employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

We're looking for a Supply Planner to join our EMEA Supply Network Planning team in Lisbon, Portugal.

You will help maintain reliable product supply across Europe by coordinating orders, inventory and supply priorities with international suppliers and commercial teams.

Your Role

You will plan product supply for the European central warehouse and direct shipments to local commercial entities. You will manage purchase orders, monitor demand and stock, identify supply risks and improve planning processes and data.

The role of Supply Planner will involve:

• Manage purchase orders and coordinate supply priorities with international suppliers.
• Plan order volumes for the European central warehouse and direct shipments to European commercial entities.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand changes and supply performance.
• Analyse supply risks, delivery bottlenecks, product phase-ins and phase-outs, and supplier changes.
• Prepare analyses and planning scenarios to support business decisions.
• Work with international teams and suppliers to resolve supply issues.
• Support process improvement and SAP IBP implementation, including the review and maintenance of planning settings.
• Maintain accurate planning data and support the efficient operation of the European supply chain.

Your Experience

• At least two years' professional experience in supply planning, production planning, capacity planning, distribution planning or inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of material requirements planning logic within an ERP system.
• Experience working and communicating with international suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in international teams and across customer and supplier interfaces.
• Ability to manage complex supply and production environments and requirements.
• Very good written and spoken English.

Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Joe Taroni