Smurfit Kappa Paper Services is part of the Smurfit Kappa Group with operating companies in 34 countries and over 45.000 employees. Smurfit Kappa is world leader in the paper-based packaging industry.
Smurfit Kappa Paper Services as legal entity has developed over the years into a multi-purpose service unit with several departments, providing Sales-, Supply Chain-, IT&IS- and Financial services within the Smurfit Kappa Group. Supply Chain is responsible for the production and transport planning from paper mills to corrugated customers. The Production Planner is responsible for the availability of paper supplied by the paper machines to fully service customer requirements and demand. Currently they are looking for a native German speaking colleague to strengthen their team of Production Planners. The Production Planner reports directly to the Manager Production Planning and has a strong remote connection to the mill.
Main Tasks/Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
- Effective production planning of one or more paper machines and standalone rewinder(s)
- Anticipate shortages of paper and develop short term contingency plans to fully service customer demand
- Work in close cooperation with and support Supply Chain Operations in the recurring daily tasks
- Identify and implement process improvements throughout the Production Planning
- Process mill information regarding production problems, maintenance shuts, etc.
- Process demand information of Sales Offices / Supply Chain Back Office
- Come up with appropriate solutions for scheduling problems
- Adapt data of the monthly forecast in SAP and ensure an accurate production schedule
- Provide support to ad hoc analyses as required
- Support improvements regarding Production Planning and participate in projects
Key Competencies/Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor (HBO) education or equivalent (Logistics, Supply Chain)
- A minimum of 2 years working experience within a similar role is preferable
- SAP experience (ECC6, SCM) is preferable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in German and English (speaking and writing)
- Candidate must be very accurate and enjoy problem solving
- Able to work under pressure as well as flexible hours when operational challenges occur
- Candidate must be a team player and enjoy working in an international environment
- Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and ability to prioritize own workload
Additional information
Working at Smurfit Kappa Paper Services means a dynamic working environment with a collegial and informal working atmosphere. They expect employees to continue to develop and to use their knowledge and skills successfully. This is rewarded with an excellent salary and secondary conditions in which good training and training opportunities are included.
Interested?
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your resume and cover letter to Nicole de Jong,
nicole@internetwerving.nl.
Smurfit Kappa Roermond heeft het recruitment proces uitbesteed aan I-recruiting B.V. Dat betekent dat het eerste telefonische contact met I-recruiting zal zijn.
Indien u in het functieprofiel past, wordt uw CV (inclusief gespreksverslag) doorgestuurd naar Smurfit Kappa Roermond. Zij zullen eventuele vervolggesprekken met u voeren.
