Operational Planner Production (all gender)

alten· Aeronautics
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📍 Friedrichshafen, BW, GermanyFull time

About this role

Company Description

We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow.

As one of the world’s leading engineering service providers, we at ALTEN are committed to positively shaping the future of our partners, the careers of our employees and the challenges facing our society and environment. 

Nearly 60,000 employees in 30 countries are already working on innovative solutions in various engineering and IT sectors such as aerospace, renewable energy, medical technology, railway technology and automotive.

Job Description

YOU...

  • develop, maintain, and continuously optimize integrated production and scheduling plans for satellite manufacturing, integration, and testing (AIT) activities
  • translate project milestones into realistic production schedules and ensure their timely execution
  • coordinate planning activities with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Project Management
  • monitor progress, KPIs, and critical milestones while proactively identifying schedule deviations and bottlenecks
  • analyze the impact of material shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling risks, and implement appropriate mitigation actions
  • prepare forecasts, status reports, and decision-making support for Production and Project Management

Qualifications

YOU...

  • hold a degree in Engineering or a comparable technical qualification
  • have experience in production planning, production control, scheduling, or operational planning
  • possess good knowledge of SAP and Excel; experience with planning tools such as Unified Planning (UP) is an advantage
  • have a solid understanding of manufacturing, assembly, or production processes
  • demonstrate a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way of working
  • stand out through strong communication and coordination skills and are comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders across different functions

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity.

Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

Apply now using our online application form.

Additional Information

  • Talent management – we develop your career
  • Work-life balance – flexible working hours and mobile working possible
  • Fit and relaxed – with EGYM Wellpass
  • Enjoy biking – always on the road with company bike leasing
  • Green mobility – with us, you can travel at a reduced rate

…we also offer a permanent employment contract, corporate benefits, and team events.

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