The posting
Job Description
As the Production Planning Specialist, you will support the execution of production plans to ensure timely product availability and efficient workflow within the manufacturing process. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and active management of production orders, forecasts, and system parameters. As an important point of contact, you will contribute to maintaining effective communication and ensuring smooth coordination of planning activities.
We look forward to seeing your application!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Creating and executing daily production plans based on material availability and customer demand.
- Confirming delivery dates for customer orders within 24 hours of order entry into the system.
- Monitoring and managing open and overdue production orders, including resolving issues in cooperation with Customer Service, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
- Reviewing forecasts for assigned product groups and planning production in line with S&OP requirements, sales value target & open demands
- Maintaining and verifying system (ERP) parameters to support production efficiency and on-time delivery performance
- Communicating with internal stakeholders and providing updates on order status, risks, and deviations from the plan.
- Tracking production plan execution and reporting key performance indicators to the direct manager.
Who You Are:
The ideal candidate is an organized and detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage multiple priorities and work with data in a dynamic environment. You demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions. With a proactive and solution-oriented mindset, you contribute to maintaining smooth production processes and supporting business objectives.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- A university degree (preferred in production management, logistics, engineering, or a related field) and at least 2 years of experience in production planning or a similar role.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with data under time pressure.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
- Communicative level of English (written and spoken), with good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- Experience working with the S&OP process and production planning tools.
- Good understanding of production planning parameters and their impact on delivery performance.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to identify improvement opportunities and support process optimization initiatives.
- Additional training or certification in production planning, logistics, or supply chain is an advantage.
Our Culture & Commitment To You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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