Assistant Production Planner (m/f/d)Michael Page

Our client, an international producer and distributor in the consumer goods industry with newly renovated offices in the Kanton Aargau, is looking for a reliable and pragmatic Assistant Production Planner (m/f/d) to start immediately for a try & hire assignment.

Depending on the performance, as well as the motivation there will be a high possibility for a permanent takeover.

In this position the Assistant Production Planner (m/f/d) will support the Supply Chain Oversea Production team by taking care of the following tasks:

• Supporting of production controlling and monthly rough capacity planning of overseas locations
• Supporting the creation of reporting KPI data records / KPI management
• Inventory control
• Disposition of materials incl. planning and delivery monitoring
• Developing, creating and optimizing of SOP's, QM data, manuals and reports
• Obtaining quotations, ordering, coordination as well as delivery
• Defining of production strategies, preparing of calculation and investment decisions
• Controlling, optimizing, developing of quality management data and reports
• Coordinating and supporting various administrative tasks

In order to be considered for the role, the ideal candidate must have:

• Successfully completed academic degree, ideally in supply chain management
• Minimum of 2-3 years of working experience in a similar role
• Previous experience within an international and fast paced environment
• Professional user in MS Office, especially in Excel
• Experience in SharePoint is an advantage
• General affinity in using production planning and material management tools
• Solid English skills, as well as good German skills (B1/B2)
• Analytical thinking and reliable personality
• Down-to-earth personality