Production Planning Staff

- Daily Finished Goods Tracking & Data Integrity (≈ 30%)

• Input finished goods receipts, movements, and adjustments into the system accurately and on time every day.

• Perform daily physical vs system stock reconciliation for finished goods; investigate and escalate discrepancies immediately with root cause analysis.

• Verify and archive daily packing lists, delivery notes, and related documents; maintain both digital and physical filing systems to audit-ready standards.

• Support month-end and ad-hoc inventory counts and Einhell group reporting requirements.

- Production Scheduling & Raw Material Coordination (≈ 25%)

• Input and maintain daily/weekly production schedules in the system based on confirmed demand.

• Monitor raw material availability vs production plan; proactively flag shortages or excesses and coordinate adjustments with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supervisor.

• Track production output vs plan in real time; report variances daily and support corrective actions to protect on-time delivery.

• Assist in planning for special processes by ensuring material readiness and schedule feasibility.

- Demand Analysis, Inventory Optimization & Transition Support (≈ 20%)

• Support production planning by consolidating sales orders, seasonality, promotions, and new product inputs.

• Perform basic inventory analysis and propose actions to Supervisor.

• Provide accurate availability data and planning support for export orders, ensuring compliance with documentation and lead time commitments.

- Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting (≈ 15%)

• Serve as key contact between Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Key Account Dept, on daily demand changes, availability issues, schedule adjustments, and line-down alerts.

• Prepare and distribute daily operational reports to Supervisor and relevant stakeholders.

• Escalate critical issues immediately with clear facts and recommended actions.

- Systems, Master Data, Compliance & Continuous Improvement (≈ 10%)

• Maintain high integrity of planning master data in coordination with relevant functions.

• Identify recurring planning process gaps or data quality issues; propose practical improvements to Supervisor for implementation.

• Ensure all planning activities and records support Einhell group standards, local labor/quality regulations, and export compliance requirements.

• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor or General Director to support overall operations resilience.

Education & Experience

•  Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related technical field.

•  Minimum 1–3 years experience in demand planning, production planning, inventory control, or MRP-related role within a manufacturing environment.

•  Prior experience in fasteners, hardware, packaging, consumer goods, or power tool/accessories industry is a strong advantage.

Technical & Functional Skills

•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, basic VBA or Power Query is a plus).

•  Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent). Ability to quickly learn new systems.

•  Solid understanding of MRP concepts, BOM structures, production scheduling, and inventory management principles (safety stock, ABC analysis, turnover).

•  Familiarity with demand forecasting basics and ability to interpret sales trends, seasonality, and promotional impacts.