Production Planning Lead - SAP S/4HANA & KPI Optimizer

CFF GmbH & Co. KG; Deutschland; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of annual leave

Performance-based compensation

13th salary payment

Special allowances for anniversaries,w

Job summary

CFF GmbH + Co. KG in Germany seeks a Production Planning Manager to lead the Production Planning team, allocate tasks, and ensure smooth daily operations in a growing fiber manufacturing environment.

You will optimize processes in Production Planning and Warehouse Management, act as SAP S/4HANA key user, manage master data, and collaborate across Sales, Purchasing, and Production to drive KPI-based performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with team management
• Experience with ERP and SAP S/4HANA systems
• Experience using KPIs and performance metrics
• Good written and spoken English skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Production Planning team, allocating tasks and managing overall responsibilities
• Support the Production Planning team in day-to-day operations
• Monitor and optimize processes within Production Planning and Warehouse Management
• Act as Key User during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA
• Regularly review and maintain relevant master data for Production Planning
• Ensure cross-functional communication with Sales, Purchasing, and Production
• Develop and establish a warehouse control center with KPI-based performance management
• Monitor and analyze KPIs

Skills

Leadership

KPIs

English skills

ERP systems

Education

Master Craftsman/Technician

IHK Business Administrator

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Support us in the area of Production Planning!

CFF GmbH + Co. KG has been dedicated to the development, production, and distribution of functional cellulose fibers for over 45 years. Our fibers, exclusively made from organic and renewable raw materials, are used in road construction, construction chemicals, industrial applications, filtration, and the food industry. We see ourselves not just as manufacturers but as solution providers, with a strong focus on developing innovative solutions. Our products are exported worldwide.

• 30 days of annual leave
• Performance-based compensation
• 13th salary payment
• Special allowances for company anniversaries, weddings, and the birth of a child
• Company pension scheme and Business Bike leasing
• Bonus program for employee improvement suggestions
• Diverse training and professional development opportunities

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Production Planning team, including task allocation and overall responsibility management
• Support the Production Planning team in day-to-day operations
• Monitor and optimize processes within Production Planning and Warehouse Management
• Act as Key User during the implementation of SAP S/4HANA
• Regularly review and maintain relevant master data related to Production Planning
• Ensure cross-functional communication and collaboration with Sales, Purchasing, and Production
• Develop and establish a warehouse control center including a KPI-based performance management system
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs)

What We Are Looking For

• Certified Master Craftsman/Technician with commercial knowledge, alternatively a qualified Business Administrator (IHK) or a comparable qualification
• Experience with ERP and warehouse management systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA
• Experience working with KPIs and performance metrics
• Initial leadership experience
• Good written and spoken English skills

Apply now!

We look forward to getting to know you better!