Production Planning Engineer

Baymak / BDR Thermea Group; Tuzla; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC manufacturer in Istanbul is seeking a Production Planning Engineer to analyze sales data, plan materials and workforce capacity. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in SAP. The role includes benefits like remote work, annual shopping vouchers, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

2 days of remote work per week

Annual shopping vouchers

Monthly snack & beverage allowances

Extra day off on birthday

Comprehensive mixed health insurance

Support packages for child, education, birth, marriage, and bereavement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production/material planning and inventory control.
• Good command of English.
• Residing in Istanbul Asian Side, Gebze, or surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and customer orders to create demand forecasts.
• Plan materials, workforce, and machine capacity in line with demand forecasts.
• Identify potential capacity constraints in advance.
• Ensure efficient operation of production lines through planning.
• Prepare and monitor production plans via ERP/MRP systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Creative ideas

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial Engineering)

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

With over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Baymak operates with two production facilities on a 60,000 m² area in Tuzla, Istanbul. 🏭

As one of Turkey’s leading manufacturers, Baymak holds a strong position nationwide with approximately 500 dealers and more than 2,100 sales points. Since 2013, Baymak has been a 100% subsidiary of BDR Thermea Group, a Netherlands-based global leader and one of Europe’s top three HVAC companies.

Together with BDR Thermea, we combine our global experience with our regional strength in line with the group’s core values:

🤝 One Team | 🎯 Customer Focus | 🌱 Sustainable Future

Production Planning Engineer

We are looking for a Production Planning Engineer with strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and creative ideas that make a difference to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and customer orders to create demand forecasts,
• Plan materials, workforce, and machine capacity in line with demand forecasts,
• Identifying potential capacity constraints in advance through capacity planning activities and taking preventive actions,
• Ensure efficient operation of production lines through workforce and shift planning,
• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production plans via ERP/MRP systems,
• Continuously track and update demand–inventory–production balance,
• Prepare and update assembly line production schedules on a shift basis and publish them daily,
• Compare actual production with planned production, preparing performance and deviation reports,
• Plan and monitor alternative bill of materials (BOM) and material usage scenarios,
• Participate in improvement and optimization projects to increase process efficiency,
• Work in coordination with material planning, procurement, logistics, quality, and production departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial Engineering),
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production/material planning and inventory control within manufacturing companies,
• Proficient in SAP MM and PP modules, advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel,
• Good command of English,
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, and organizational skills,
• Result-oriented, quick problem-solving ability,
• Team player with strong communication skills,
• Residing or able to reside in Istanbul Asian Side, Gebze, or surrounding areas.

Benefits

• 2 days of remote work per week to support work-life balance,
• Annual shopping vouchers and monthly snack & beverage allowances,
• An extra day off on your birthday, because your special days matter to us,
• Comprehensive mixed health insurance for you,
• Support packages for child, education, birth, marriage, and bereavement.

What’s Life Like at Baymak?

• A supportive work environment where you can freely share your ideas,
• A company culture that values unity and collaboration with the #OneTeam mindset,
• A sustainable work environment that invests in your personal and professional development.