Production Planner Amarante

Production Planner
Amarante
Amarante, Porto, Portugal

Founded in 1954, Fischer Connectors designs, develops, and deploys
-
- 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 the Conextivity Group. With nearly 700 people worldwide, four R&D centers, and six manufacturing sites, the Swiss-headquartered technology group offers
- 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’.

We are driven by collaboration, guided by respect, and inspired by an entrepreneurial spirit. At Conextivity, innovation, excellence, and longevity are part of everything we do.

For our new plant in Amarante, near Oporto, Portugal, we are looking for a Production Planner. The mission of the Production Planner is to plan the production of
- assemblies and finished products manufactured by the Conextivity group’s production sites to meet customer requirements while ensuring efficient and
- effective utilization of resources. The plan must consider deadlines, priorities, internal and external constraints, and the various production strategies applicable within Conextivity. The main function is to coordinate and control all aspects of production, from raw material procurement to final product delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE:

The Production Planner is responsible for planning the production of all
- finished and finished goods assembled on production lines within the group’s plants. The plan must be developed in accordance with the group’s production allocation strategy and the standard lead times of the products.

• Process, analyze, and confirm customer orders;
• Ensure that customers’ firm requirements are met on time and in quantity;
• Establish a realistic and optimized production plan;
• Provide visibility to the plants on workload, resource, components, and tools requirements;
• Communicate and coordinate with all involved departments and stakeholders;
• Maintain master data in our ERP system (SAP) up to date;
• Report all blocking and/or risk points that could prevent the mission’s success (escalation);
• Develop and maintain relevant KPIs and monitoring tools;
• Participate in company development projects and improvements.

THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:

Professional skills:

• Logistics/supply chain engineer or equivalent;
• Experience in a similar environment within an international company;
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP);
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook);
• English: minimum C1 (mandatory);
• French: minimum B1 (not mandatory).

Interpersonal skills:

• Highly analytical, capable of transforming raw data into insights;
• Goal-oriented, reliable, and
  - spirited;
• Ability to work and communicate in a multicultural and
  - functional environment;
• Proactive, pragmatic, organized, precise,
  - oriented.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Integration into a
  - growing multinational company;
• Internal mobility and career development support;
• Canteen;
• Flexible working policy (when the role allows).