MRP Material Planner for Raw and Packaging Materials

MRP Material Planner for raw and packaging materials (d/w/m) In our innovative plant in Thayngen, we have been producing a large part of our products exclusively according to recipe for over 100 years. For our team, we are looking for a committed personality in the field of MRP material planning for raw and packaging materials immediately and part-time (28 hours/week). You will become part of a team that believes in doing work with purpose – for people and the planet. Because here it is not just about a job. We invite you to become part of something bigger. PURPOSE In this role, you ensure the uninterrupted availability of raw and packaging materials to reliably support the production plans in the Thayngen plant. At the same time, you optimize inventory levels, supplier performance, service levels, and costs. You are the central interface between planning, procurement, production, warehouse, quality, and suppliers, ensuring smooth implementation along the supply chain. WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN TASKS BE Material Planning & Supply Assurance You ensure the availability of raw and packaging materials for short, medium, and long-term production plans. You perform MRP activities, maintain planning parameters, and create purchase requisitions as well as material calls. You monitor material risks and support innovation introductions, product changes, phase-out controls, as well as SKU lifecycle activities. Inventory Management You balance customer service, inventory levels, and operational efficiency. You monitor stocks, conduct regular inventory reviews, and identify potential for improvement. You actively contribute to reducing excess stock as well as obsolete or expired stock. Supplier Collaboration You build cooperative relationships with strategic suppliers and maintain regular communication. You review supplier performance and delivery reliability and drive improvements in supplier OTIF. You escalate and resolve supply bottlenecks, identify risks, and work with Procurement on resilience and continuity plans. Cross-functional Collaboration You work closely with procurement, factory operations, planning, transport logistics, warehouse, quality, and product development. You lead or actively participate in material review and availability meetings. You support S&OP and integrated planning processes. Analytics & Continuous Improvement You continuously improve planning processes, planning parameters, inventory levels, and service levels. You monitor KPIs, identify causes of losses, and promote data-driven decision-making. You identify automation and digitalization opportunities and ensure the accuracy of planning master data. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Sound experience in the SAP ERP MRP area as well as very good knowledge of MRP and planning processes. Sound understanding of supply chain concepts, inventory management, forecasting, and requirement planning. Experience in KPI analysis, data visualization, and reporting. Practical knowledge in Power BI as well as advanced knowledge in MS Excel and other MS tools. Experience in ERP master data management as well as with general planning and scheduling tools. Strong data analysis skills, structured problem-solving competence, and experience in root cause analysis. Very good communication and cooperation skills as well as excellent stakeholder management. Fluent German and English skills as well as a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a comparable field. WISHFUL QUALIFICATIONS in the optimization of planning processes, inventory levels, and with automation or digitalization initiatives in the supply chain environment. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Performance-oriented and competitive compensation Working hours: 28-hour week Vacation: 32 days Company pension scheme through our pension fund Occupational health management and occupational medical care Opportunity to participate in the Unilever share program Employee discounts with our cooperation partners, in our staff shop, and more. Wellbeing activities and an independent, 24/7 available counseling program for personal matters We offer an appreciative working environment, a dedicated team, and the opportunity to contribute to successful products, as well as diverse development and advancement opportunities *Please apply online via our portal. Applications via e-mail will not be processed! jpid515a0a3jm jit0832jm jiy26jm