Job title- Production Planner/Produktionsplaner
Location- Hamburg
Hybrid possible
Salary- €65,000- €75,000
Are you the kind of planner who thrives on complexity, keeps production flowing under pressure, and enjoys being right at the heart of operations?
We are supporting a well‑established manufacturing organisation looking to strengthen their upstream production planning capability. This is a critical role owning short‑term production schedules, balancing demand, capacity, materials, and inventory in a fast‑moving industrial environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Creating and aligning weekly production plans based on central demand inputs
- Translating plans into process orders within SAP and tracking execution
- Monitoring capacity, materials, tanks/silos, and manpower — and acting early if issues arise
- Coordinating closely with logistics and procurement to manage inbound/outbound flows
- Planning and ordering raw materials from suppliers
- Owning key KPIs such as OTIF, inventory, costs, and asset efficiency
- Supporting inventory counts and stock accuracy
- Acting as cover for downstream planning when required
This is a hands‑on role with real ownership and visibility across the site.
What will make you a good fit
- Background in production planning / scheduling within manufacturing
- Several years’ experience in a comparable role
- Strong working knowledge of SAP (R/3)
- High confidence in Excel and MS Office
- Comfortable operating in high‑pressure, high‑volume environments
- Clear, confident communicator able to work across functions
- Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
Why consider this role?
- High‑impact position at the centre of operations
- Autonomy and accountability — you own the plan
- Exposure to end‑to‑end supply chain decision‑making
- Flexible contract options (permanent or fixed‑term)
- Remote working model with close operational collaboration
To find out more about this role please apply directly or reach out to me caroline.crotty@pod-talent.com.
Please note fluent German is required, alongside existing right to work in the EU – any applicants who do not meet this criteria cannot be considered unfortunately.
