Downstream Buyer/Planner

What will you do?


* Master Production Schedule Management: Forecast workload and capacity, manage supplier forecasts, and maintain the plant's Master Production Schedule.


* Material and Product Flow Management: Oversee the flow of raw materials and sub-assemblies from suppliers to the workshop, and the flow of finished goods from the workshop to distribution centers/customers.


* Downstream Flow Organization: Organize downstream flows within the manufacturing plant to improve supply chain performance.


* Distribution Requirement Planning: Execute Distribution Requirement Planning and Manufacturing Production Scheduling.


* Production Scheduling: Create and maintain production schedules to ensure targets are met efficiently and on time.

Escalate issues to appropriate departments and communicate impacts to customers.


* Material Usage Recording: Accurately record material usage for each job.


* Supply and Stock Management: Ensure the update, quality, and consistency of key parameters such as replenishment lead time, quantity, frequency, and stocking policy.


* MPH Design and Implementation: Contribute to the design and implementation of MPH according to SPS rules in accordance with LWS4.


* Internal Flow Design: Design the organization of internal flows (physical and informational) according to SPS rules and update internal stock (kanban) parameters.


* Master Production Plan Leadership: Lead the Master Production Plan (MPP) process with other functions.


* Queue Management: Supervise waiting queue management for the plant and implement queue management with the methods engineer (IST4).


* Material Usage Recording: Ensure material used on the job is accurately recorded on the appropriate work order.


* Job Status Accuracy: Ensure job status is accurately reflected.


* Downstream SC Performance Monitoring: Monitor and improve downstream supply chain performance at the plant level.


* Information System Key User: Act as the key user for the department's information system.

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?


* Familiarity with production planning software, ERP systems, and other relevant tools


* Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.


* Proficiency in managing the flow of materials and products through the supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, and distribution.


* Ability to analyze data and metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with various departments and stakeholders.


* Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve production-related issues quickly and effectively.


* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities in a dynamic supply chain environment.


* Manufacturing Environment: Previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environme...