Founded in 1954, Fischer Connectors designs, develops and deploys end-to-end interconnect solutions for ecosystems requiring local transfer and management of data, signals and power. Its tailored electronic solutions, connectors and cable assemblies are trusted globally for their reliability in demanding environments.
Fischer Connectors is part of Conextivity Group . With nearly 600 people worldwide, four R&D centers and six manufacturing sites, the Swiss-headquartered technology group offers high-performance connectivity solutions that manage power and data flows seamlessly from sensors and devices to the cloud, enabling the emergence of new and scalable ecosystems. Conextivity comprises two core business activities: Fischer Connectors and Wearin'.
For our new Plant in Amarante, near Oporto, Portugal, we are looking for a Master Planner to the development of Fischer Connectors around the world by planning, optimizing and setting up the end-to-end supply chain for cable assembly area
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE: Plan production sites, subcontractors and suppliers based on customer demand, available capacity, inventory targets and the overall production strategy of Fischer Connectors
Optimize operations, costs, quality and customer service by leading or actively participating to improvement projects
Actively participate to cross-functional projects in order to improve purchasing planning, production planning, capacity management, inventory management
Work in close collaboration with Production (mainly CA sites such as DE, TU, MY, IN), New Product Introduction, Quality, R&D, Finance and Sales teams to support the launch of new products or transfer products from sites to sites
Improve product flows, logistics and distribution costs from suppliers, subcontractors and production sites to customers
Support the continuous improvement of the product quality by implementing effective work processes with production sites and quality teams
Optimize the utilization of the ERP system (SAP) with production sites, planning, master data and IT
Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans
Implement and analyze KPI's to better understand and monitor the supply chain
THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING Professional skills:
Logistics/supply chain engineer or equivalentMin 5 years in a similar environment in an international companyExcellent knowledge of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, JD Edwards). SAP is preferredExcellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook)Fluent in English, French is a plusAbility to work in a multicultural and cross functional environmentProactive, pragmatic, organized, precise, solution & customer orientedCan work quickly, with conflicting priorities and under pressure#J-18808-Ljbffr
