(e)PPDS Specialist (Applications Expert)

Key responsibilities:

• Production planning procedures (based on global and regional guidelines) and interdependencies of tools and required materials/ parts reflected in PP/DS system.
• Implement rules and guidelines for escalations within in ePP/DS system and manage possible deviations (due to escalations, material shortages or other factors).
• Continuous improvement and update of PP/DS processes and data to improve future operations.
• Resolve issues relating to ePP/DS and systems integration, with supporting functions (IT and Controlling) and share best practices with other regions.

Target capabilities:

• 3+ years of expertise with SAP related systems, ideally with experience in:
• Fundamental understanding of production processes, related technologies and requirements.
• Developing production plans, manually and automated in SAP related systems/ environments.
• High degree of independence and strong analytical capabilities to support production planning teams.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in a team and align and manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Profound commercial and technical knowledge of respective production processes and their planning, incl. understanding of aiding technology (aATP and ePP/DS).
• Supply chain expertise in connector or adiacent industry is beneficial.
• Educated to degree level in business or engineering (equivalent).
• Very good command of written and spoken English.