Join Accelleron: A Leader in Sustainability
Accelleron is at the forefront of sustainability in the marine and energy industries, serving as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. With over 100 years of trusted partnership, we operate in more than 100 locations across over 50 countries. Our team of 3,000 employees continuously innovates to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are critical for the energy transition. We maintain a dynamic international environment committed to excellence and innovation, supporting our customers as they drive the transition toward sustainable industries. At Accelleron, we embrace diversity and inclusion, celebrating individual differences as a source of strength.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled professional for the planning of assigned materials in our Medium- / Low-Speed Division based in Baden, Switzerland. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient availability of materials for the manufacturing production schedule by managing inventory and analyzing demand. You will report to the Team Leader of Logistics & Operational Purchasing and play a key role in our regional success.
Your Responsibilities
- Short-Term Demand & Supply Planning: Analyze demand and translate incoming volume into a tactical short-term supply plan to meet customer needs. Provide input into Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and address unresolved issues.
- Production Planning: Create Master Production Schedules (MPS) and assembly plans aligned with demand forecasts and inventory goals. Ensure balanced workload for production teams and provide accurate delivery commitments.
- Material Planning: Align material availability with production schedules to maintain an uninterrupted flow of raw materials and components from both internal and external sources.
- Inventory Management: Manage stock levels to meet optimal inventory targets, analyze excess and obsolete inventory, and execute necessary scrapping activities. Optimize inventory performance in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Inventory Parameters: Calculate and maintain inventory parameters such as safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, and replenishment strategies within ERP systems.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and address any supply chain issues, while considering material obsolescence impacts.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the supply chain.
- Risk Management: Recognize potential supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.
Your Background
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in material/production planning, inventory control, purchasing, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Software Proficiency: Proficient in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (especially SAP, GIB, EWM, Felios, Microsoft Office Tools).
- Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve unexpected issues quickly and effectively with a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and quality control principles.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in data analysis tools, particularly MS Excel and Power BI, with a keen attention to detail.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with good negotiation abilities for coordinating with various teams. Fluent in written and spoken German and English.
- Education: Further education relevant to the area of expertise is preferred.
Your Benefits
- Canteen
- Childcare
- Modern office, smart working
- Flexible working model
- Attractive holiday plan
- Employee assistance program
We invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. To learn more about Accelleron, feel free to visit our website at accelleron.com.
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