Senior Material Planner (m/f/d)
Location: Simmern. There is occasional flexibility to work from home, but the role primarily requires on-site presence.
Department: Material Planning
About Us
As CompAir Drucklufttechnik – a branch of Gardner Denver Deutschland GmbH – we are part of Ingersoll Rand. At Ingersoll Rand, we place great value on creating an environment where our teams can work with inspiration. As a high-performing and forward-thinking global company, we are looking for talented, action-oriented individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to join our team. Our employees are empowered to take ownership for our customers, our communities, and themselves. With us, you can build a successful and fulfilling career in an innovative company. Become part of our team and take on new and exciting responsibilities at Ingersoll Rand.
Position Summary
As a Senior Material Planner (m/f/d), you will be responsible for operational material planning in an international production environment. You will ensure demand-driven availability of materials, optimize inventory levels, and work closely with suppliers, production, and strategic purchasing. Your role is key to ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement of our supply chain processes.
Your Responsibilities
* Responsible for material planning and procurement, considering delivery dates, inventory targets, and quality requirements
* Create demand forecasts and analyze order requirements
* Maintain and optimize material master data in the ERP system (SAP)
* Manage bottlenecks and proactively assess risks
* Collaborate closely with production, strategic purchasing, suppliers, and quality teams
* Apply methods such as Kanban and other LEAN tools to efficiently manage material flow
* Initiate cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects
* Contribute to organizational topics and prepare for potential leadership responsibilities
Your Profile
* Technical training with further qualification as technician/master craftsman or a technical degree
* Additional training in supply chain (e.g., APICS/CPIM) is a plus
* At least 5 years of professional experience in production/material planning with international supply chains
* Experience in supplier management
* ERP/SAP knowledge; familiarity with other MRP software is a plus
* Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style
* Excellent German skills (C1) and good English skills (at least B1)
* Knowledge and practical experience in applying LEAN methods in material procurement
What We Offer
* International work environment with dedicated colleagues
* Development opportunities within a global corporation
* WellPass, JobRad, stock packages
* Sustainable corporate culture and employee development
* Stock package after 12 months: 10% of your salary!
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, certificates), including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
Please apply via: hr.simmern@irco.com / Tel.: +49 6761 – 832 204
CompAir Drucklufttechnik – Branch of Gardner Denver Deutschland GmbH
Argenthaler Straße 11, 55469 Simmern
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