Production Planning Specialist

About the role

LEONI, a global provider of power distribution and connectivity solutions for the automotive industry, is looking for a Production Planning specialist in Manzel Hayet. The role covers production and demand planning within its area of responsibility, ensuring efficient scheduling, on-time deliveries and control of finished goods inventory.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and efficient production scheduling, respecting the finished goods (FG) inventory policy and minimising the risk of obsolete stock
• Ensure OTIF deliveries at the optimum cost level, analysing customer demand and creating a workable production plan aligned with the MPS
• Monitor production output continuously to keep FG available according to customer demand and the FG inventory strategy
• Identify urgent products, escalate issues and propose alternative delivery plans when deadlines are at risk
• Support dispatch and outbound truck planning, and maintain the accuracy of FG inventory in the ERP system
• Coordinate with procurement on material availability and support technical changes to avoid shortages and obsolescence
• Maintain contact with advanced FG warehouses in the country or with selected customers for direct deliveries
• Prepare claims against customers for obsolete stock and non-performance costs, support stocktakes and reduce excess FG stock

Required profile

• Engineer degree (industrial, logistics or technical engineering) or a master's degree in logistics
• English and French
• Communication, social and intercultural sensitivity, change management, target and result orientation, motivation and resilience, self-organisation, conflict management and teamwork