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Innovation, Effizienz und Zielstrebigkeit: Dafür steht VAT seit über 50 Jahren. 

Mit dieser Leidenschaft ist VAT zum international führenden Entwickler, Hersteller und Lieferant von Hochleistungs-High-End Vakuumventilen und Vakuumdichttechnologie herangewachsen und beschäftigt weltweit über 2000 Mitarbeitende. Der Hauptsitz befindet sich in Haag (Schweiz), die Produktionszentren in der Schweiz, Malaysia, Rumänien und Taiwan. 

We are looking for a Planner to join our team to plan and coordinate machining production planning and manage external treatment supplier to meet customer demand, with timely delivery to customer.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Ensure availability of manufacturing parts for production (machining and assembly) to meet customer demand, with timely delivery of all products in required quality and at reasonable cost level.
• Plan, regulate and alter production schedule according to demand and with established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Follow up daily on production/ treatment supplier progress to ensure all activities are carried out in according to plan.
• Expedite production operations by organizing with various functions and ensuring availability of necessary resources e.g. manpower, raw material, jigs/fixture, as well as machine with right program and parameter.
• Perform machine capacity planning and manpower requirement according to forecast, ensure resources are utilized fully and effectively.
• Participate the meeting for new product introduction to define new processes and resources required.
• Ensure accurate information while planning using Dynamics ERP system (D365) and Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS- FASTEMs) with accurate data entry and timely transactions.
• Communication to all responsible departments in case of quality issues, availability of parts and components, critical delivery deadlines, initiation, and implementation of improvement measures.
• Ensure optimum stock level at both finished goods store and material kitting area to meet demand and delivery.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement process and 5S at work environment to increase the productivity and maintain safety, especially towards meeting departmental KPI.
• To assume tasks, assignment given by supervisor as deemed necessary in improving current system

Minimum Qualification : 

• Bachelor’s degree preferably with minimum 2-3 years of working experience in Production Planning.

Preferred Qualification :

• Strong oral and written communication skills.                          
• Attention to details and good follow-up skills.                          
• Results and customer orientated team player                              
• Strong interpersonal skills Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems

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.