Material Planning Controller with German

Join Jungheinrich in a working environment where you can make a big difference! With your knowledge and drive, as a team player you will make an important contribution to ensure that we as a company continue to be among the global leaders in our industry. Working side by side with colleagues who enjoy bold ideas and in a family environment that offers you every opportunity to reconcile your professional and private goals.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and optimize planning parameters (e.g., safety stock, lead times, and lot sizes) within ERP system SAP R/3 and S4.
• Material Availability: Oversee the material portfolio to prevent shortages and ensure a continuous, smooth supply chain.
• Order Processing: Review exception messages, generate purchase requisitions, and release manufacturing or purchase orders based on system demand.
• Inventory Optimization: Monitor stock levels to prevent overstocking (tying up capital) and stockouts (halting production).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Quality Control, and Logistics to resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
• Customer Account Management: Act as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, providing real-time visibility into production timelines, shipment updates, and delivery schedules.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively notify customers of potential delays, offer alternative solutions, and resolve delivery or billing discrepancies with empathy and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Business-fluent English skills (C1 level) in spoken and written form; German skills at least B2 level are an advantage.
• Advanced ERP & MRP Proficiency (Technical).
• Client-Facing Communication & Conflict Resolution (Soft Skill).
• Supply Chain Analytics & Problem Solving (Analytical).
• Cross-Border Collaboration (Germany & Romania).
• A "Transparency-First" Mindset.

Jungheinrich was founded in 1953 in Hamburg by Dr. Friedrich Jungheinrich as a family business. Today, we are one of the world's leading intralogistics companies with a unique product portfolio: from conventional industrial trucks to fully automated solutions intralogistics companies. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Jungheinrich is represented by its own direct sales companies in 41 countries and by partner companies in around 80 other countries around the world, and employs more than 19,000 people internationally.

We look forward to receiving your online application.

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At Jungheinrich, we value inclusion and diversity and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.