Global Product Planner

We are currently assisting our client in their search to hire a Global Product Planner (m/f/d ) in Rotkreuz. The Global Product Planner is a critical role within the Global Supply Chain, accountable for ensuring global product availability for a defined product portfolio across all regional and central warehouse locations. This position is responsible for the accuracy of supply planning, aligned with global demand and manufacturing/supplier capabilities, while considering product lifecycle impacts. The role involves close collaboration with various functional leads and teams to manage product availability from launch through phase-out, and to proactively address potential supply challenges. The perfect candidate: The perfect candidate for this Global Product Planner role is a highly analytical and proactive supply chain professional with a minimum of three years of international experience in logistics, marketing, or production. They excel at mastering complex production planning methodologies (MRP, MPS, RCCP) and leveraging ERP/MRP systems (SAP PP/MM) to ensure global product availability. This individual thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders across manufacturing, regional teams, and lifecycle functions to proactively address supply challenges and drive continuous improvement. Tasks & Responsibilities: Accountable to ensure global product availability for a defined product portfolio including but not limited to availability at all regional and central warehouse locations. Responsible for the creation and accuracy of the supply planning based on global demand input, aligned with manufacturing/supplier capabilities including considerations around impact of product lifecycle. Liaise with functional leads and lifecycle teams to ensure product availability during launch and phase-out periods of products. Set global safety levels for the defined product portfolio including but not limited to continuous monitoring thereof. Responsible to provide robust recommendation to manufacturing/supplier on rough cut capacity planning (RCCP) and master production schedule (MPS) Initiate escalation processes regarding global product availability as well as needed initiation of S&OP meetings for defined product portfolio. Responsible for accuracy and continuous adjustment of master data (MRP). Organize for global product allocations in collaboration with other supply chain functions, regional functions, lifecycle teams and manufacturing/supplier. Oversee for batch reservations and other logistics interventions (incl. to ensure product flow in emergencies) for the defined product portfolio. Participates in global initiatives across Dia supply chain. Where applicable, will be responsible for completing regional activities required to ensure product availability.  Where applicable, assumes subject matter expert role for a product planning related process. Responsible for ensuring processes reflect real life business scenarios. Your Profile: Bachelor University degree in related field desired At least 3 years in the environment of logistics, marketing or production, with an international focus. Strong understanding of production planning methodologies (e.g., MRP, MPS, RCCP, Lean Manufacturing principles) and solid understanding of Logistical concepts and processes. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP PP/MM) and advanced planning tools. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You use your initiative, are enthusiastic, and have very good communication skill Fluent written and verbal English Language skills - any additional language is a plus General Information:  Start date: 1.9.25 Latest Start Date: 1.10.25 Planned duration: 1 Year Workplace: Rotkreuz Workload:100%  #LI-KK1