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Job Description
The Advanced Planning Specialist plays a key role in strengthening planning excellence across BD Rowa by enhancing supply visibility, optimizing planning parameters, and expanding the effective use of Kinaxis for short-, mid- & long-term planning. The role supports proactive decision-making through data-driven insights, scenario analysis, and continuous improvement of planning processes, enabling a resilient and efficient end-to-end value chain of the Rowa business.
Production and Material Planning
Execute mid-term and long-term material and production planning.
Monitor production capacities, material availability, and inventory levels.
Identify potential supply constraints and coordinate appropriate mitigation actions with Procurement and Operations.
Prepare planning analyses, forecasts, and performance reports.
Inventory & Planning Parameter Management
Analyze safety stock settings, lot sizes, lead times, and other key planning parameters.
Develop optimization proposals to improve service levels, inventory performance, and supply reliability.
Support the implementation and adherence to defined planning standards and best practices.
Kinaxis Key User
Act as the primary point of contact for Kinaxis users at the site.
Support system testing, enhancements, and rollout activities.
Deliver user training and maintain process and system documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and utilization of the planning system.
Ensure high standards of data integrity and process quality.
IBP Support
Support the preparation and coordination of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings.
Generate relevant KPIs, reports, and planning analyses to support decision-making.
Prepare decision-support materials and management presentations.
Track and follow up on agreed actions and planning measures.
Your Profile:
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration
Preferred: Master's degree in supply chain / Operations or MBA with supply chain focus
Main Requirements
Production & Material Planning (MRP/MPS)
Inventory parameter management (safety stock, lot size, lead time)
S&OP / IBP process support
Cross-functional collaboration (Procurement, Operations)
Nice to Have:
Experience in manufacturing / industrial / life sciences environment
Involvement in Kinaxis system rollout, testing, or training delivery
Exposure to ERP systems (SAP MM/PP or equivalent)
Kinaxis Rapid Response (Key User or Author level)
Soft Skills
Structured analytical thinking and problem-solving
Strong communication — able to bridge technical and business stakeholders
Training & facilitation capability (key user role requirement)
Proactivity in identifying and escalating supply risks
High attention to detail and process discipline
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
P roficiency in German and English
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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