Supply Chain Planner

Strategic and Operational Planning Role

Join the EU-HUB business unit, serving as the European logistics hub for global service operations and product import and export. This position strengthens the Supply Chain Planning team at the global operative headquarters in Nänikon-Greifensee. The role involves a varied mix of strategic and operational planning tasks, with a strong focus on inventory levels and material planning. You will contribute to long-term planning activities, such as analyzing demand trends and inventory reports, as well as day-to-day operational planning to support supply continuity and maintain reliable material availability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with agreed standard work while significantly contributing to the development and continuous improvement of SOPs for efficient, consistent, and scalable planning processes
• Execute Material Planning and Supply Planning to ensure control and optimization of stock levels and material availability
• Maintain daily contact with production units and external suppliers to expedite and ensure capacities are respected
• Deliver performance to customer to secure Inbound & Outbound delivery performance of the defined article range, costs and productivity
• Resolve discrepancies with 3PL partners that may arise while receiving shipments in JIRA
• Support projects, escalation requests, and SAP tickets across the EU-HUB where required

Qualifications and Skills

• Commercial education and solid business understanding
• Further education in Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management is a strong advantage
• Several years of experience in a logistics environment or in the Supply Chain area
• Very good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems, ideally SAP
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect and structure information within a highly complex environment
• Excellent communication skills, combined with the ability to remain effective under pressure
• A collaborative team player with a motivated, hands-on attitude
• Very good German and English language skills

Benefits and Environment

• Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
• Free parking and direct access to public transport
• Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own restaurant, with special prices for employees
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
• Challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve career goals

As a global leader in precision instruments and services, we are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry, with products sold in more than 140 countries and a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, giving consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification. For those who prioritize precision, this is precisely where you belong.