Job Description
Job Title:  Planning Specialist
Posting Start Date:  2/19/26
Job Description: 

Our Benefits - What We Offer You

  • Company paid private pension enrollment
  • Access to the global learning platform “Siegwerk Learning Hub” with more than 20,000 online learning modules accessible worldwide as well as online language training with Speexx Individual development planning program
  • Social benefits (market gift card for religious holidays and New Year)
  • Social and volunteer clubs for employees to join based on their interests
  • External employee consulting ICAS, which supports you with professional and private questions

               

Your Profile – What do You bring as Planning Specialist?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
  • Min. 2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related area
  • Basic knowledge of SAP (PP/MM modules preferred)
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and reporting tools
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities

 

Your Tasks – What You can expect as Planning Specialist?

 

  • Coordinate the flow of work and materials between departments based on the production schedule
  • Support the scheduling of production orders to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines
  • Maintain and update production data in the PPS system, including master data entries
  • Assist in analyzing plant capacity and converting demand forecasts into daily/weekly production plans
  • Prepare and update production reports; monitor and report schedule adherence
  • Review production schedules and suggest adjustments as needed
  • Help identify and reduce slow-moving or obsolete inventory items
  • Collaborate with inventory and warehouse teams to resolve material shortages and scheduling issues
  • Participate in inventory planning and support physical inventory audits