Job Description
Are you passionate about global supply chains, logistics and ensuring products reach customers seamlessly? At FANUC, the world's leading provider of factory automation, we are seeking an Planning Specialist to join our European Supply Chain and Planning Team. As a key player in our end-to-end process, you will be an essential pillar for the timely delivery of our products to customers across Europe.
As a global player, FANUC offers the best of both worlds - international career opportunities in a familial environment. We are passionate about innovation, improvement, and people-first values. If you are ready to make an impact, start your career journey with us!
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams.
- Create and manage supply plans to ensure product availability aligns with demand forecasts.
- Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Order fulfilment teams to align supply and demand plans with business objectives.
- Analyse sales data, market trends, and other relevant information to adjust forecasts and improve accuracy.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and products
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply and demand planning.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to demand variability and supply chain disruptions
- Strong experience in supply and demand planning, forecasting, or a similar role
- Degree in Supply Chain, Economics or Business is an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
- Experience with data automation tools and techniques to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- SQL Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL for querying databases and managing data
- Excellent communication and Team collaboration skills.
- Proactive approach: Take initiative, assume responsibility, and drive tasks independently.
- Relationship building: Cultivate strong partnerships with the team, internal and external stakeholders. Foster trust, resolve conflicts and maintain positive working relationships.
- Resilience: Be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and master professionally occurring changes
- In-depth knowledge of an ERP system, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
- Profound knowledge and usage of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel is a must).
- Fluent in English, knowledge of further languages is a plus