The Planning Officer is responsible for the management and optimization of material flows and inventory management for the end-to-end supply chains of the company at the manufacturing site in Switzerland with its foreign subsidiaries.
Key responsibilities:
* Implementation of a robust S&OP process with our sales force, management of the process in coordination with Marketing and Sales.
* Weekly management of the MRP inputs and outputs, including procurement requests and manufacturing work orders.
* Revamp of product supply strategies – safety stocks, economical quantities, VMI, integration of subsidiary inventories into a global approach.
* Collaborate within the supply chain team and with other departments to manage supply aspects in situations of product launch, growth, and discontinuation.
* Risks and bottlenecks assessment and management for internal and external materials flows.
* Sharing of best planning processes with the existing team.
* Enhancing suite of supply chain KPI’s.
* Contribution to MES and VSM implementation projects.
Profile we are looking for:
* Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Purchasing, Engineering, or Business Administration.
* 5 years of experience in a planning or manufacturing controller role within the manufacturing industry, with a preference in the medical device area.
* Excellent competencies on XLS, ERP/MRP, with a plus if experience with forecasting software / CRM, MES, DDMRP.
* Excellent communication skills, at ease working in teams while able to lead and influence in areas of expertise and responsibilities.
* Curious and analytical mindset, capacity to synthesize information and prioritize situations.
* Languages: Fluent in French and English is a must.
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