manufacturing planner

<div><p><b>Primary Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Input new item organization data, including make/buy lead-time/Planner code etc.
</li><li>Enter Build Plan(s) into the ERP system to support the use of planning tools. Develop and manage Planning BOMs and resources.
</li><li>Review and convert MRP (Oracle Supply Planning) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders.
</li><li>Review MRP compression and exception messages and resolve conflicts. Including ensuring regular communication with production/project management/procurement and the master scheduler.
</li><li>Attend production meetings to ascertain scheduling adherence, focusing on ETA/Demand supply.
</li><li>Support production management during the production meetings - communicating to the manufacturing team if the material is available to meet the manufacturing plan or highlighting the risks and leading to issue resolution.
</li><li>Reviewing the ERP system daily, making sure the material quantities are available in line with order due dates.
</li><li>Maintain ERP system data accuracy, including items master data, and through timely execution of transactions.
</li><li>Meet urgent deadlines by Re-prioritize planning activities/Check inventory.
</li><li>Represent the organization in a responsible and professional manner.
</li><li>Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by your supervisor.
</li><li>Follow all company policies and procedures.</li></ul></div>

Production Planner

Walter AG

<div><p><b>Production &amp; Supply Chain Planner</b></p><p></p><p><b>
About the company</b></p><p>
For more than 100 years, Walter has stood for competence and quality in the field of machining technology. The company was founded in 1919 by Richard Walter and has its headquarters in T&uuml;bingen, Germany. The wide portfolio includes precision tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling and threading, as well as individual special tools and technology solutions along the process chain. An additional element is Walter Tool Management Solutions, providing customers with cost planning security, continuous productivity improvements and quicker returns on their investment beyond the cutting tools. Meanwhile, with production facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia, numerous subsidiaries, sales partners, and 3,800 employees worldwide, Walter has a global presence and customers in more than 80 countries. Alongside Engineering Kompetenz, the corporate culture promotes diversity and a sustainable company strategy.</p><p></p><p><b>
About the job</b></p><p>
Cutting tool manufacturing facility in Bursa is looking for a <b>Production &amp; Supply Chain Planner</b> to join our team. The role will focus on production planning, material flow coordination, subcontractor management, and supporting efficient supply chain operations.</p><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Create and maintain <b>production plans</b> in line with customer demand and capacity constraints</li><li>
Coordinate with <b>production, engineering, and logistics teams</b> to ensure smooth material flow</li><li>
Monitor <b>production progress and order fulfilment</b> and take corrective actions when necessary</li><li>
Manage <b>inventory levels</b> of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods</li><li>
Support <b>capacity planning and workload balancing</b> across production areas</li><li>
Ensure <b>accurate master data and planning parameters</b> in ERP systems</li><li>
Coordinate and manage <b>subcontractor operations</b> when required</li><li>
Support <b>purchasing activities</b> related to production materials and services</li><li>
Contribute to <b>continuous improvement initiatives</b> in planning and supply chain processes</li><li>
Prepare and report <b>planning KPIs and operational performance indicators</b></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in <b>Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration</b>, or a related field</li><li>
Minimum <b>2&ndash;4 years of experience</b> in production planning, supply chain, or logistics</li><li>
Preferably experienced in <b>manufacturing environments</b> (machining / cutting tools experience is a plus)</li><li>
Good understanding of <b>production planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes</b></li><li><b>
Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP. Strong SAP knowledge is a significant advantage</b></li><li>
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Good command of <b>English, German is considered a plus</b></li><li>
Advanced <b>MS Excel / MS Office</b> skills</li><li>
Structured, proactive, and result-oriented working style</li></ul></div><p></p>

Production & Supply Chain Planner

Ai Textiles

<p>In towel manufacturing, PPC controls the complete flow:</p><p>Yarn &rarr; Weaving &rarr; Dyeing &rarr; Stitching &rarr; Finishing &rarr; Packing &rarr; Dispatch</p><p>Terry towel production involves multiple specialized steps like warping, sizing, weaving, and finishing, making planning critical.</p><p>Towel / Home Textile / Made-ups unit</p><p>&middot; Weaving + Processing coordination</p><p>&middot; Export-oriented production</p><p>&middot; (Industry PPC roles require understanding complete production cycle and delivery timelines.)</p><p>&middot; Core Responsibilities (PPC Planner)</p><p>&middot; Order &amp; Production Planning</p><p>&middot;Create monthly / weekly production plan</p><p>&middot;Convert buyer orders into factory schedule</p><p>&middot;Develop TNA (Time &amp; Action Plan)</p><p>&middot;Balance loom capacity vs order load</p><p>&middot;Plan lot-wise production</p><p>&middot;Main PPC function is scheduling, loading production, and meeting delivery dates. �</p><p>&middot;Textile Flowchart</p><p>&middot;Weaving Planning (Critical for Towels)</p><p>&middot;Loom allocation planning</p><p>&middot;Warp beam planning</p><p>&middot;GSM &amp; pile height production planning</p><p>&middot;Efficiency monitoring</p><p>&middot;Yarn &amp; Material Planning</p><p>&middot;Yarn availability control</p><p>&middot;Shade &amp; lot continuity planning</p><p>&middot;Chemical &amp; dye planning with processing</p><p>&middot;Prevent material shortages</p><p>Daily coordination with:</p><p>Weaving</p><p>Dyeing / Processing</p><p>Stitching</p><p>Finishing</p><p>Quality</p><p>Store &amp; Procurement</p><p>Dispatch</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Senior PPC Officer

Kraft Heinz

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description
</b></h2><div>The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for a Production Planner who will be responsible for translating demand and supply plans into detailed, executable production schedules that optimize service levels, capacity utilization, inventory, and costs, while ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Key Responsibilities<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>1- Production Planning &amp; Scheduling:
</div><ul><li>Develop daily and weekly production schedules based on demand plan and inventory targets.
</li></ul><ul><li>Sequence production to optimize line efficiency and minimize changeovers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Balance capacity constraints (labor, materials, machine availability).
</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure schedule adherence.<br>
</li></ul><div></div><br>
<div>2- Inventory &amp; Materials Alignment:
</div><ul><li>Ensure availability of raw and packaging materials in coordination with MRP and Procurement.
</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor stock levels of finished goods, WIP, and key materials.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support inventory optimization initiatives and reduction of slow-moving and obsolete inventory.<br>
</li></ul><div></div><br>
<div>3- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
</div><ul><li>Work closely with demand and supply planning, procurement, warehouse and logistics and maintenance.
</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in S&amp;OP / IBP cycle reviews and capacity validation meetings.<br>
</li></ul><div></div><br>
<div>4- KPI Monitoring:
</div><ul><li>Track and report key KPIs such as schedule adherence, service level (OTIF), line utilization, waste &amp; changeover Loss and inventory days of supply.
</li></ul><div></div><div>5- Continuous Improvement:
</div><ul><li>Identify scheduling improvements to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support Lean / TPM initiatives.
</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in CAPEX planning related to capacity expansion.<br>
</li></ul><div></div><br>
<div><b>Qualifications:<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
</li></ul><ul><li>3&ndash;5 years of experience in production planning/scheduling in FMCG (food manufacturing preferred).
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of S&amp;OP / IBP processes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Advanced Excel skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>Analytical thinking
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong coordination &amp; communication skills
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work under pressure
</li></ul><ul><li>Problem-solving mindset
</li></ul><ul><li>Detail-oriented with strong follow-up<br>
</li></ul><div></div><br>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location(s)
</b></h2><div>6 October Factory<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.</b></div></div>

UNITED STEEL INDUSTRIAL CO.

<div>
 We are looking for a talented and skilled Production Planner - Rolling Mill/Steel Making Plant to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible to pptimize and evaluate production planning processes to ensure efficient SMP, Rolling Mills and Lime Plant Plan and scheduling are accurate, timely and aligned with Plant requirements. Forecast resource needs, coordinate with departments, and enforce compliance with planning standards to support smooth plant operations. Prepare and release timely department related Plan and report. Monitor daily, monthly and yearly production vs plan. Prepare raw material requirements and maintain inventory level .
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  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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   Optimize production planning systems, parameters, and sequencing logic to improve schedule accuracy, resource utilization, and throughput efficiency.
  </li>
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   Analyze production constraints, bottlenecks, and capacity limitations, and recommend planning adjustments to minimize disruptions and idle time.
  </li>
  <li>
   Evaluate plant capacity, raw material availability, maintenance plans, and customer order requirements to ensure feasibility of production plans.
  </li>
  <li>
   Forecast manpower, material, and equipment requirements to support medium- and long-term production plans and ensure readiness of resources.
  </li>
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   Perform scenario analysis to assess the impact of demand changes, supply constraints, or operational issues on production schedules.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate closely with Production, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, and Maintenance teams to align production schedules with operational priorities and delivery commitments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Translate demand forecasts and customer requirements into executable weekly and monthly production plans.
  </li>
  <li>
   Resolve planning conflicts related to capacity, material shortages, or delivery timelines through cross[1]functional coordination and escalation where required.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support alignment between planning assumptions and actual shop-floor execution by monitoring adherence and adjusting plans accordingly.
  </li>
  <li>
   Enforce adherence to approved planning standards, scheduling methodologies, reporting formats, and data accuracy requirements across the planning team. Production Planning &ndash; 9050 Disclaimer: The employee may be assigned tasks that do not deviate by more than 100% from their established scope of work. Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to undertake additional functions and tasks that correspond to, but are not limited to, the responsibilities outlined above.
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   Audit planning reports, KPIs, capacity models, and master data to validate reliability, completeness, and consistency.
  </li>
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   Identify data gaps, deviations, or systemic issues and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
  </li>
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   Ensure planning activities comply with IMS documentation, internal controls, and approved procedures.
  </li>
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   Perform SAP and ERP planning transactions accurately and in a timely manner to maintain current and reliable planning records.
  </li>
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   Maintain production planning master data, routings, and capacity parameters in ERP/CMMS systems in coordination with system owners.
  </li>
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   Generate and analyze planning reports, schedule adherence metrics, and capacity utilization dashboards to support management decision-making.
  </li>
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   Provide structured planning inputs and analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and operational reviews.
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  </li>
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  Qualifications, Experience &amp; Skills
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  REQUIRED:
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  <li>
   Diploma or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgy or Production Engineering.
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  </li>
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  PREFERED:
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   Bachelors: 7 years combined experience in production planning, operations planning, or manufacturing coordination in heavy industry. Minimum 4 years must be directly in production planning within steelmaking, rolling mills, or continuous process plants.
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   Diploma: 9 years combined experience in production planning, operations planning, or manufacturing coordination. Minimum 6 years must be directly in production planning within steelmaking, rolling mills, or heavy industrial environments.
  </li>
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   Experience in steel plants, Rolling Mill, or other heavy process industries.
  </li>
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   Prior experience in ERP/CMMS or production planning systems preferred.
  </li>
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   Exposure to KPI tracking, energy monitoring, testing instruments, and automation systems.
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  </li>
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  JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:
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   Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, constraints management and resource allocation.
  </li>
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   Ability to lead small teams and authorize planning tasks.
  </li>
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   Competence in auditing reports and diagnosing planning variances.
  </li>
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   Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams (Production, Logistics, Procurement, Sales).
  </li>
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   Skilled in ERP systems, MS Excel, and planning software.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong communication, organizational, reporting skills, stress management, Problem solving, initiative and decision making.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Production Planner - Rolling Mill/Steel Melting Plant

Havelock One Interiors

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  Role Summary
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 Planners are responsible to estimate a timescale for a project and to ensure that the outlined deadlines are met. They work closely with Setter Out, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure a project runs on schedule and that material supplies are sufficient.
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  Role Responsibilities
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  Project Planning &amp; Scheduling Support:
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  <li>
   Assisting in the development of project timelines and detailed schedules for joinery and furniture manufacturing projects, from start to delivery
  </li>
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   Learning to identify critical path activities, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks within the project lifecycle
  </li>
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   Supporting the creation of baseline schedules, dashboards, and tracking reports to monitor project progress
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  </li>
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  Coordination &amp; Communication
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   Acting as a key interface between the Setting-Out department, Procurement, Production,Logistics, Project Management, and external clients/parties
  </li>
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   Facilitating effective communication to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on project status, requirements, and deadlines
  </li>
  <li>
   Assisting in managing project correspondence and documentation with external parties
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  </li>
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  Material &amp; Resource Management Support
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   Collaborating with the Material Engineer and Procurement team to understand material requirements, lead times, and delivery schedules
  </li>
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   Supporting the follow-up and follow-through of orders with the Procurement department, escalating issues and tracking delivery dates
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  Monitoring &amp; Reporting
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   Supporting the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports for management review
  </li>
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   Assisting in tracking production progress and coordinating with the production team to resolve any communication or coordination issues
  </li>
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   Learning to perceive project phases and plot dependencies on tracking reports to facilitate organized follow-through
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  Process Improvement
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   Contributing to increasing team efficiency by providing operational and administrative support
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   Proposing and assisting in implementing innovations in procedures to enhance departmental functionality and output
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  </li>
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  Qualifications
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  Education:
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   Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, or Interior Design
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  </li>
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  Experience &amp; Interest
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   3-5 years&rsquo; Experience in project planning, scheduling, and operations within the manufacturing or construction/fit-out industry
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   Worked on Extension of Time using different techniques
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   Baseline Schedules, updates, EVM, Weekly and monthly reports
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   Preparing the dashboards
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   Worked on Primavera P6, MS Project will be an advantage
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   Understanding the proper sequencing of the project
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   Working on Multiple projects
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Planner

FUTURE PIPE INDUSTRIES

<p></p><div><div><p><b>About the Role</b></p>
<p>
We are looking for a driven and analytical Planning Manager to join our team at Future Pipe Industries. In this cross-functional role, you will bridge Sales &amp; Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure optimal capacity utilisation across our manufacturing network spanning GCC, MENA, and Asia &mdash; delivering the best production outcomes for our customers.</p>
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<p><b>
Demand Planning &amp; Production Allocation</b></p>
<ul><li> Manage the allocation of forecasted projects to manufacturing units based on available capacity and customer requirements.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Develop business allocation rules per product line, factoring in manufacturing cost, logistics cost, lead time, and customer satisfaction.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Perform cost-benefit analysis of production scenarios including shift adjustments, resource changes, and network modifications.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Maintain weekly validation of enquiry status and ensure master schedules are always up to date.</li></ul>
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S&amp;OP &amp; Scheduling Coordination</b></p>
<ul><li> Lead S&amp;OP meetings with key stakeholders to finalise production releases, project prioritisation, and capacity allocation decisions.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Provide management with consolidated capacity utilisation reports and communicate meeting outcomes to local schedulers.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Oversee scheduling activities across 2 manufacturing units &mdash; ensuring machine outputs, backlogs, and constraints are properly reflected.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Monitor scheduler compliance with monthly production orders and advise corrective actions for any production delays.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Escalate additional capacity and special raw material requirements to the relevant stakeholders.</li></ul>
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Project Planning &amp; Team Leadership</b></p>
<ul><li> Maintain a consolidated master plan across all production lines and proactively identify and resolve critical scheduling issues.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Conduct regular alignment meetings with the Project team to adjust priorities and ensure on-time delivery commitments are met.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Lead, attract, develop, and retain a high-performing planning team; conduct annual appraisals and define clear KPIs aligned with FPI's strategic goals.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Identify key positions and ensure succession plans are in place for critical roles within the function.</li></ul></div><br>
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<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills</b></h4>
<p></p><div><p><b>Qualifications, Experience &amp; Skills</b></p>
<ul><li> Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline; Master's / MBA preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li> 5+ years of experience in production planning, logistics, or supply chain management with increasing levels of responsibility.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Hands-on experience with lifecycle planning from quotation to product delivery.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Background in discrete manufacturing environments.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Proficiency in planning software tools and strong analytical and logical thinking skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Excellent English communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across functions.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Multinational or international working experience is a strong advantage.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

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