Product Planning Specialist

You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and steering production to ensure smooth workflow, optimum resource utilization, and timely delivery of orders. This involves creating feasible production plans, managing semi-finished (WIP) and raw material stock levels, monitoring output, and ensuring material availability. You will coordinate closely with logistics, material planning, shop floor, and controlling teams while leveraging SAP R/3 PP and SAP APO/PSS systems. Your role will also require supporting standards/policies, analyzing performance, handling engineering changes, and ensuring compliance with SCM regulations. Core Responsibilities: - Develop and balance production requirements and resources. - Create & release production schedules using push/pull systems such as APO, Kanban, Heijunka. - Monitor production output and manage performance reports. - Ensure material availability and maintain WIP/stock levels. - Interface with MES, SAP systems, and SCM processes. - Support in managing production standards, guidelines, and change requests. Competencies & Requirements: - Strong knowledge of production planning, SCM standards, and processes. - Expertise in SAP R/3 PP & SAP APO/PSS. - Experience in reporting, project management, and controlling. - Bachelor's degree in Production/SCM/Logistics. - 2+ years of professional experience, preferably with project/interface exposure.,