Senior Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Strategically develop value streams in the mechanical sector, from planning to shopfloor implementation
• Identify capacity bottlenecks and develop optimal solutions in collaboration with production, logistics, and sales
• Establish and evolve standards for production planning, control, and capacity determination within SAP
• Create in-depth analyses and reports to support decision-making
• Manage medium- to long-term sales planning in coordination with sales departments
• Support the introduction of new software solutions, such as SAP IBP and MES systems
• Participate in digitalization and optimization projects, including layout and plant planning

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field
• Proven professional experience in planning, controlling, and optimizing manufacturing processes, ideally in mechanical manufacturing
• Deep SAP knowledge, specifically in MM, PP, MRP, ATP, and S&OP
• Experience leading or contributing to complex digitalization projects in a production environment
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and experience with BI tools, preferably Power BI and PowerQuery
• Strong analytical, solution-oriented, and structured way of working
• Fluent German and good English communication skills

Benefits

• Professional development through qualification programs and internal learning platforms
• Attractive employee benefits including corporate discounts and subsidies for public transport or company bikes
• Comprehensive pension scheme and performance-based annual bonuses
• Health management initiatives, including fitness partnerships and company sports groups
• Modern company restaurants offering healthy, regional, and vegetarian/vegan options

About the Company

ZEISS is a foundation-owned company dedicated to bringing science and society into the future. We produce key components that enable the pioneering innovations of the ZEISS Group. We value social engagement, family-friendliness, and a culture of flat hierarchies and individual responsibility.