Production Planner

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services, and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

All employees have a responsibility to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.

Daily Planning Process

•  Generation of daily production schedules
• Review and resolve MRP exceptions using SAP reports and transactions.
• Maintain the production firm zone for all sub assembly components within your work package. (2 weeks Rolling)
•  Attend the daily production meeting to discuss plan attainment, capacity, inbound.materials and quality concerns.
• Ensure any open issues are dealt with effectively following the Draeger escalation process if necessary.
• Review, plan and release abnormal demand report ensuring decisions are focused on what is best for the whole customer base.
• Review, plan and release intercompany orders using our Draeger bespoke plant to plant process (ZPTP)
• Review order revising system for improvement requests (UK & Ireland), review materials, capacity and re-plan where possible.
•  Review planning books to identify fluctuations in demand, where possible use production levelling techniques to balance flow lines.
• Review Draeger bespoke forecasting tool (ZDPS) for items which fall outside of acceptable stocking parameters and ensure most suitable options are utilised.

Master Data Creation & Maintenance

•  Responsible for the creation and maintenance of SAP views MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP4, Forecasting, Work Scheduling, GPD / Storage 1 & GPD Storage 2.
• Manage deletion workflows to ensure master data on obsolete items is up to date in the SAP system.
• Working alongside material expediting you will periodically review safety stocks on inbound materials to ensure continuity in supply whilst also maintaining cycle turn targets.
• Periodically review abnormal demand quantities based on global guidelines.
• Periodically review lot size parameters based on global guidelines using ABC/XYZ methodologies.
•  Maintain lead time off-set in production BOM’s to ensure production schedules are aligned to current manufacturing methods.
•  Review DCR/DCO requests and make any necessary adjustments to the SAP system to minimise slow moving stock or dead inventory. All exceptions are to be flagged in SAP using the low cycle turns indicator for reporting purposes.
• Maintain total replenishment lead times for all materials based on the latest business conditions or lead time reduction initiatives.
• Maintain business model criteria ATO/MTO/CTO/PTO based on global guidelines and local knowledge of material types.
• Maintain planning profile on materials which are deemed as suitable for forecasting based on analysis of past sales and business plans.

Business Support

•  You will become a member of the Draeger Cross Functional Excellence team (GFE) attending daily stand up meetings using the Agile project management philosophy to solve problems and implement new initiatives.
• Provide general support to production helping to resolve booking issues and other ad-hoc requests which could impact customer OTIF or create inaccuracies within the system.
• Raise works orders and plan bespoke build requests working alongside design engineers and production engineering.
• Where possible create works orders to handle rework requests and seek opportunities to release blocked stock into unrestricted.
• You may be expected to represent the planning department as project support for new product introductions, changes to existing product or changes to the manufacturing processes.
• Provide information to the warehouse function on overdue line items which are impacting customer OTIF along with recovery plans.

KPI’s

• Responsible for the creation of or contributes to the following KPI’s
• Inbound Logistics
• Customer OTIF
• Cycle Turns
• Blocked Stock
• Slow Moving Stock
• 5S

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Materials Manager

Size of team/environment

• Our team consists of 10 dedicated supply chain professionals. We are committed to ensuring the seamless inbound supply of raw materials and aligning production plans with the needs of both our internal and external customers. Additionally, we are an integral part of a larger global function.

 Role Requirements

• A level (or equivalent ) business qualification is desirable or proven work experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in working with Supply Chain KPIs
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office
• Customer-oriented approach
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Team player with collaborative skills
• Desirable: Working knowledge of SAP
• Analytical thinking capacity
• Comfortable providing feedback to suppliers.
• Committed to updating internal stakeholders on the latest part availability status.

 Dräger‘s Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
•  Flexi scheme
•  Hybrid working available (available after probation period)
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
•  Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen
•  Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Cycle to Work
•  Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme.
• Free onsite parking

 Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.