Senior Production Planner

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than 20 sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards. It is our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future.    
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Job summary

A Senior Production Planner is responsible for developing and controlling production plans for high-mix, low-to-high volume manufacturing. The role ensures on-time delivery, optimal capacity utilization, and effective coordination across Production, Engineering, Procurement, and global supply chain functions in compliance with Pfeiffer Vacuum global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Production Planning

• Develop and maintain rolling MPP as a long-term supply and capacity feasibility plan.
• Evaluate demand versus factory capacity, labor, machinery, and material availability.
• Identify long term gaps and propose actions.
• Provide MPS scenarios and capacity outlooks as input for S&OP, IBP.

• Detailed Weekly Production Planning

• Convert approved MPP into weekly detailed production plans based on actual customer orders, customer requests, capacity and delivery commitments in consideration of flexibility of BOM and Routing.
• Sequence production orders to ensure on-time delivery in full.
• Define and manage planning fences to protect production plan stability and enable disciplined decision-making.
• Analyze machine, labor, and bottleneck capacity for precision machining, assembly, and production processes.
• Work closely with Engineering on ECN/ECR impacts to production planning.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure availability of long lead-time and imported materials.
• Monitor production progress versus plan and drive recovery actions for delays.
• Track planning KPIs: OTIF, schedule adherence, backlog, inventory levels.

• Customer Order Confirmation & Monitoring

• Coordinate with Sales / Customer Service to confirm order details including quantity, product specifications, delivery dates, special requirements, and any changes.
• Validate order feasibility based on production capacity, inventory, material availability, and current production plans; proactively propose solutions when delivery commitments are at risk.
• Track order execution status and provide timely updates to stakeholders and customers in case of schedule or delivery date changes.
• Ensure customer order confirmation data is accurately maintained in ERP/MRP systems and fully aligned with production planning.

• Process & System Improvement

• Lead improvements in planning processes, MRP parameters, and ERP data accuracy (SAP).
• Support alignment with Pfeiffer Vacuum global supply chain standards and best practices.
• Define and maintain min–max levels, safety stock, and replenishment rules aligned with MPP and consumption patterns.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, and suppliers to improve inventory visibility and replenishment reliability.
• Monitor FMI KPIs: inventory turns, service level, excess & obsolete risk.
• Analyze issues related to order confirmation (late confirmation, frequent changes, planning deviations) and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in production planning within manufacturing.
• Experience working in FDI or multinational manufacturing companies is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; solid experience with SAP (PP/MM).
• Ability to work with complex BOMs and engineering-driven environments.
• Effective communication in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Analyze production, order data, optimize production cost.
• Manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure factory environment.
• Resolve issues quickly, prioritizing customer satisfaction and ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Good at English.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact with employees at all organization levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with employees, managers, and external stakeholders.

💼 Your benefits

⚖️ Work-life balance & well-being

• Schedule: Monday – Friday (08:30 – 16:30) with hybrid option to WFH 4 days/month.
• Employee shuttle service from HCMC.
• 14 days annual leave + 1 fully paid day off for Christmas.
• Premium healthcare insurance package.
• In-depth health check package
• Modern pantry with free coffee.
• On-site sports & entertainment (badminton, table tennis, foosball, darts...)
• Birthday gift/ celebrations.
• Free lunch provided in air-conditioned canteen.

💰 Comprehensive financial rewards

• Competitive salary aligned with market standards.
• 100% salary payment during the probation period.

• Social Insurance contributions paid on the full gross salary.
• Monthly KPI bonus, lucky money, 13th-month bonus, and annual performance bonus tied to company performance.
• Childcare allowance.

🚀 Growth & culture

• Continuous learning with in-house training and an annual budget dedicated to your external skill development.
• A friendly, collaborative international environment with annual team-building trips and Year-End parties.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 2928