Carl Zeiss is a leading international group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industry. Carl Zeiss AG is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Group consists of six business units that operate with sole responsibility. They are generally ranked first or second in the three strategic markets of biomedical research and medical technology, system solutions for semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries, and optical consumer goods such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.
The Carl Zeiss Group is directly represented in more than 30 countries and operates production facilities in Europe, America and Asia.
Responsibilities: -Maintain the development of Material Master Data and related workflow processes for all areas of the company by coordinating between IT and functional departments. Ensuring a robust workflow of Master Data elements and data validation processes for all divisions; -Responsible for data collection, mapping, and transformation and loading of local master data into target systems; -Provide leadership and training regarding master data functionality to end-users; -Develop proactive processes and audits to ensure the accuracy and integrity of such SAP dataset as Material Master, Bill of Material File, Purchase Info record and SAP Vendor File; -Compiling, inputting and frequently reviewing production planning parameters in the system for SAP MRP; -Reviewing and maintaining forecast for finished goods and substrate, including New Products; -Planning and purchasing adequate substrate for production. Maintains alignment of inventory levels and mix to achieve management target for service level; -Process customer orders in the system; communicate with customers on the order status; -Process and monitoring of special orders as required; -Determine MRP requirement and scheduling work orders for each work center. Monitor workload and communicate priority changes to supervisor or manager and appropriate departments; -Lead and implement required process changes; -Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures as directed; -Participate in hiring and training new planners; -Initiate and implement process changes.
Qualifications: -A BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of related education and experience; -4-5 years demonstrated experience working in a production planning, inventory control in manufacturing environment; -Proficiency in Excel at an advanced level, including spreadsheet creation, editing and exporting to other applications utilizing macros and pivot tables; Able to effectively use Word,PowerPoint for effective management reporting and presentation; -Strong SAP skills, thorough knowledge of all relevant SAP reporting; -Must possess excellent time management and organizations skills; -Advanced English communication skills; -Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization; -High degree of initiative and ownership, attention to detail, and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks; -Strong project management skills.
