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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years. 

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

Act as the primary IT Business Consultant for Planning, leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations solutions and related initiatives across demand forecasting, Master Planning, Planning Optimization, supply planning and production planning. Ensure stable daily MRP batch runs and monthly planning simulations, including proactive monitoring, exception handling, error-log analysis and resolution of planning-related master-data and configuration issues. Support reliable sales promise and order visibility through ATP/CTP, availability checks, shortage reporting, pegged supply and accurate requested, confirmed and commit ship dates. Drive process improvement, system adoption, project execution and stakeholder satisfaction through effective cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities 

• Own project deliverables for Planning and associated Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations modules and processes.
• Provide functional consulting for demand forecasting, Master Planning, Planning Optimization, supply planning, production planning and related planning parameters and policies.
• Ensure stable daily MRP batch runs through proactive monitoring, validation of planning results, exception handling and coordination of corrective actions.
• Plan, execute and validate monthly planning simulations, ensuring that scenarios, parameters, master data and results are complete, consistent and usable for business decision-making.
• Analyze MRP and Planning Optimization error logs and coordinate the resolution of planning-related master-data, configuration, integration and system issues.
• Own forecasting and allocation capabilities, including item allocation keys, demand visibility and customer-consignment planning requirements.
• Own ATP/CTP and sales-promise capabilities, including availability checks, shortage reporting, pegged supply, requested and confirmed dates, commit ship dates and sales lead-time calculations.
• Lead related IT projects and activities, including requirements analysis, testing, release activities, rollout and continuous improvement.
• Act as the main responsible consultant and project manager for the assigned Planning functional areas.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from business-needs identification and concept development through solution design, configuration, development requirements, implementation, documentation, training and handover.
• Design and configure functional solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and ensure alignment with business requirements and standard processes.
• Define and communicate functional requirements to the development team and coordinate solution validation with business stakeholders.
• Support planning integrations and cross-functional processes with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales and Finance where Planning is impacted.
• Prepare solution documentation and deliver user training and knowledge transfer.
• Create or support Microsoft Power BI reporting requirements for Planning by retrieving and analyzing relevant Microsoft Dynamics 365 data.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to improve operational performance, planning effectiveness, process efficiency and solution adoption.
• Perform other duties assigned by the responsible manager.

Qualifications 

• At least 5-8 years of total working experience as IT Business Consultant/IT Consultant in manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Functional Consultant.
• Experience in business analysis, requirements engineering or consulting.
• Experience planning and coordinating projects.
• Experience in concept design and process modelling.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing international projects.
• Knowledge of Planning and Supply Chain processes

Competencies 

• Effective leadership and communication within diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to develop innovative technical and non-technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Strong teamwork, planning, and project-coordination capability.
• Diligence in concept design, documentation, and process modelling.
• Sense of urgency and sound judgement to make well-reasoned decisions and take tactical action when required.
• High proficiency in English

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.