Production Planner - French Speaker

Amarante, Portugal

WHO WE ARE

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 700 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 Production Planner. The mission of Production Planner is to plan production of sub-assemblies and finished products manufactured by the Conextivity group's production sites to meet customer requirements while ensuring a efficient and cost-effective utilization of resources. The plan must take into account deadlines, priorities, internal and external constraints and the various production strategies applicable within Conextivity.
The main function of the Production Planner 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 to plan the production of all semi-finished and finished goods assembled on production lines within the plants of the group. The plan must be elaborated in accordance with the production allocation strategy of the group and the standard lead time of the products.

• Process, analyse 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 the departments and stakeholders involved in carrying out his mission;
• Maintain master data in our ERP up to date;
• Report all blocking and/or risk points that could prevent the mission from being accomplished (escalation);
• Develop and maintain relevant key performance indicators and operations and process monitoring tools;
• Participate in the development of the Company through projects and improvements.

THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING:

Professional skills:

• Logistics/supply chain engineer or equivalent
• Experience in similar environment in an international company
• Excellent knowledge of an ERP system (SAP)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook)
• English: Minimum B2 (not mandatory)
• French: Minimum B2 (mandatory)

Interpersonal skills:

• Highly analytical, capable of turning raw data into information and insights
• Goal Oriented, Reliable and Team spirit oriented
• Ability to work and communicate in a multicultural and crossfunctional environment
• Proactive, pragmatic, organized, precise, solution & customer oriented

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Integration into a fast-growing multinational company
• Career growth opportunities
• Internal mobility and career development support
• A wide range of partnerships (gyms, healthcare, banks, insurance, etc.)
• Meal allowance
• Canteen
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Flexible working policy (when the role allows)
• Social events and team initiatives
• A great working environment

Are you up to the challenge? We look forward to receiving your application (CV and cover letter).