Employee in Production Planning (f/m/x)

Anton Paar; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Long-term workplace

Innovative culture

Supportive environment

Training & onboarding

Work outside office

Development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Anton Paar in Graz, Austria, is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to balance resources, delivery, quality and cost. You will plan and coordinate production orders, manage assembly workloads, and ensure on-time delivery of our instruments.

You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing and Engineering, define quantities and schedules, prepare demand forecasts, and drive continuous improvement in planning, inventory, and ramp-up of new products.

Qualifikationen

• Completed technical or commercial education with a focus on Production, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Professional experience in production planning, scheduling, or similar role is a plus.
• Proficient in SAP PP and MM; strong MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and structured working style with excellent organizational skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a systematic approach and personal responsibility.
• Hands-on mentality, proactive attitude, and enthusiasm for teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Perform technical feasibility checks of customer orders and coordinate delivery scheduling.
• Plan and control production, ensuring timely and capacity-aligned scheduling of manufacturing orders.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Engineering and other departments for material availability and supply.
• Define production quantities, delivery schedules and batch sizes per targets and business needs.
• Prepare demand forecasts and coordinate planning with product divisions.
• Ensure timely, transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop measures to improve production efficiency and optimize inventory, lead times and costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and control processes.
• Manage transfer of new products from development into serial production and ramp-up.
• Maintain and update production-related master data in ERP.

Kenntnisse

SAP PP

SAP MM

Excel

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Hands-on mentality

Ausbildung

Technical or commercial education (apprenticeship/HTL/FH)

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

In our assembly lines, measuring instruments are assembled, undergo final testing, and are prepared for shipment. As a Production Planning Specialist, you ensure the optimal balance between resource utilization, on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.

In this role, you act as the key interface between Sales, Assembly, and Manufacturing. You plan and coordinate production orders, manage the workload of assembly teams, and ensure the timely delivery of our products.

Job Description

• Perform technical feasibility checks of customer orders and coordinate delivery scheduling, including the assignment of delivery dates
• Take responsibility for production planning and control, ensuring the timely and capacity-aligned scheduling of manufacturing orders
• Collaborate closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and other departments to ensure efficient material availability and production supply
• Define production quantities, delivery schedules, and batch sizes in alignment with production targets and business requirements
• Prepare demand forecasts and coordinate planning activities with the respective product divisions
• Ensure timely, transparent, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement measures to improve production efficiency and optimize inventory levels, lead times, and costs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and production control processes
• Manage the transfer of new products and projects from development into serial production, ensuring a smooth production ramp-up
• Maintain, create, and continuously update production-related master data within the ERP system

Qualifications

• Completed technical or commercial education (e.g., apprenticeship, technical college (HTL), university of applied sciences (FH), or equivalent) with a focus on Production, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Professional experience in production planning, scheduling, or a comparable role is considered an advantage
• Proficient in SAP, particularly the PP (Production Planning) and MM (Materials Management) modules, as well as advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and structured working style combined with excellent organizational skills
• Solution-oriented mindset, a systematic approach to work, and a high degree of personal responsibility
• Hands-on mentality, proactive attitude, and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team environment

Additional Information

• A reliable and long‑term workplace in our expanding and international high‑tech company
• An innovative company culture that promotes technical excellence guaranteeing us the position of a technological leader in the global market
• A value‑oriented working environment that fosters friendly, supportive cooperation between colleagues and, at the same time, provides room for involvement, dedication and individual responsibility
• Individual training and onboarding
• Work Outside Office (occasion‑related possibility to work outside the office)
• Professional and personal development

We offer a fair and market‑aligned salary based on the collective agreement for employees in the metal trade - adjusted to the regional conditions of the Styrian labor market. The minimum gross monthly salary for this position is € 3.200,-- (based on full‑time employment). What truly counts for us are your personality, your skills, and the experience you bring. That’s why we take the time to determine your actual gross salary individually and are happy to offer a higher pay in recognition of your qualifications.

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