Material Planner (m/f/d) - #944002

At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of shaping the future of energy storage, then join our team and explore the possibilities with us!

Your contribution: What you will do

As part of our EMEA Supply Chain team, we are looking for a Material Planner (m/f/d) who will play a central role in securing the availability of key components required for battery production across our regional manufacturing network. This is your opportunity to work at the core of a complex and fast-moving supply chain in the automotive sector. Ready to direct your talent and energy toward our strategy to create wins for our customers every day whilst bringing your own ideas to life? Then take on the challenge and become part of our Supply Chain Team!

This position is based in our EMEA Headquarters in Hannover, Germany.

Your responsibilities: How you will do it

As Material Planner (m/f/d) you will

• be responsible for the central planning of specific components (e.g. separators, lead, etc.) used in battery production
• create monthly supply base overviews for defined product groups
• prepare demand forecasts for both internal and external suppliers
• monitor plant performance and actual material consumption
• collaborate closely with Procurement on forecasting for purchased materials
• prepare weekly plant inventory reports
• identify potential bottlenecks and develop mitigation plans to avoid shortages
• be responsible for the annual budget of your assigned components
• Contribute to or take the lead in selected Supply Chain initiatives focused on enhancing availability, reducing costs, and improving overall performance.
  
  

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities: What we look for

• Secondary or university degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field
• Proven track record in logistics/material planning in automotive or another high-volume industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to challenges
• Solid working knowledge in ERP systems, preferred in SAP PP (production planning and control), SAP MM (material management) and SAP BW (business warehouse)
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Fluency in English, German is a plus
  
  

Your benefits: What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA and OPTIMA), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our above average number of vacation days, mobile work policy and company kindergarten.
• A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments as well as company pension scheme.
• Your well-being is important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.
• Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.
• Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.
• Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location, if applicable and depending on individual factors.
  
  

You want to learn more about the position and our EMEA region? Check out our regional page and get in touch with our recruiting team.

About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

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Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].

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