S&OP Specialist - Production

S&OP Specialist - ProductionTake your next career step at B&R – a member of the ABB Group – with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations.

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Join the automation team at B&R- a member of the ABB Group.The newly introduced position will act as a link to shopfloor planning to identify any risks ensuring all necessary information is provided both ways. Pain points must be highlighted very early to ensure flawless planning and production. Your responsibilitiesLead Supply Review Meeting and participate in Supply Financial Evaluation & Pre-S&OP Meeting.Interface to Shopfloor planning.Has up-to-date knowledge about production planning activities, factory capabilities and SC model.Able to prepare and analyze different supply plan scenarios and highlight issues / possible risks.Prepare and analyze business KPIs.Prepare inputs: o Supply Chain Model and actual capacitieso Unfeasible plan with possible overload or unmet customer demando Feasible supply scenarios and documented assumptions and issuesLead performance review and share KPIsReview gaps of Production Plan vs. Unconstrained Demand and options to close.Lead conversation to agree on scenarios that will be presented at the S&OP meeting and summarize actions.Prepare input: Supply plan scenario based on level 5 meeting (together with sourcing).Presentation of evaluated constrained supply plan compared to planned capacities of footprint with assumptions and main deviations to demand plan.Identification of opportunities for improvement.Active contribution to internal projects (e.g., in process enhancements).Collect and define requirements for additional reporting & controlling needs.Supporting the Head of Production Planning in all analytical matters.Your backgroundDegree in Supply Chain Management & Operations, Controlling, Business Administration or similar discipline.3-5 years of relevant work experience Fluent communication skills in German and English languageReliable analytical skills paired with the ability to understand and embrace the complexity of industrial production.Perfect knowledge of production process, production planning and S&OPExcellent background of Operations & Planning KPIs and metrics.Experience with SAP ERP (mainly PP module), production planning software (e.g., PP/DS) or other supply chain planning software (e.g., SAP IBP).Experience with the use of a Production or Supply Chain Control Tower or other analysis-driven software.Knowledge of MS Office with very good knowledge of MS Excel.More about usAt B&R – a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g. flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance.
Our unique B&R spirit is characterized by appreciation, communication at eye level and an informal work culture. We offer you customized training and development programs as well as exciting development opportunities within the company. Numerous other B&R benefits (Parental Leave Program, Employee Assistance Program and many more) round off our offer.

In order to comply with legal regulations, we refer to the minimum salary of the collective agreement of the electrical and electronics industry of 3921,29 gross/month. There is a clear willingness to overpay, depending on qualifications and experience.

ABB's Machine Automation Division, also known to our customers as B&R, is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries.
As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations.

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SummaryJob number: 90323811Date posted : 2024-02-05Profession: OperationsEmployment type: Full-Time