Who we are
Every life is unique and so are you!
At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.
As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.
About the role
Role Purpose:
As a newly introduced role within Materials Management, this position will play a key role in improving operational resilience.
A cross-functional planning role responsible for end-to-end coordination of supply, production, and inventory, with a strong emphasis on data analysis, KPI ownership, and problem-solving to improve operational performance and resilience.
The role provides horizontal coverage across Materials, Production, and Supply Planning, helping eliminate single points of failure while enabling data-driven decision making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Integrated Planning & Execution
Develop and maintain production and supply plans aligned to demand and capacity constraints.
Balance material availability, production sequencing, and inventory targets across the value stream.
Review and action:
Support production flow optimisation using levelling techniques and demand smoothing.
2. Demand, Supply & Inventory Alignment
Translate forecast data into actionable supply and production plans
Monitor and adjust:
Work closely with suppliers, transport, and internal stakeholders to ensure continuous material availability
3. Master Data & Systems Ownership
Maintain critical SAP planning data:
MRP parameters
Lead times
Lot sizes
Planning profiles.
Identify and correct data integrity issues impacting supply chain performance
Act as secondary cover for production planner, supply planner, material planner and analyst roles.
Shared responsibilities
All employees have a responsibility:
to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results
Reporting Relationships
Manager
Size of team/environment
Role Requirements
Education/Qualifications
Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline, with desirable professional certification (ASCM).
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and strong analytical capability (Excel/data tools) preferred.
Related Experience
Experience in supply chain or production planning within a manufacturing environment, including MRP, inventory management, and demand-to-supply alignment. Proficient in using SAP or other ERP systems for planning, master data management, and execution. Demonstrated ability to analyse data, manage KPIs, and optimise inventory and production plans. Experience working cross-functionally with suppliers, production, and logistics to ensure material availability and resolve planning issues.
Skills, Special Competencies
Integrated planning and coordination
Cross-functional communication & alignment
Scenario planning & foresight
Data-Driven decision making
Problem solving across planning areas
Systems & data ownership
Commercial awareness
End to end supply chain understanding
Stakeholder coordination & influencing
Adaptability across planning functions
Dräger‘s Benefits
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
Flexi scheme
Hybrid working available
Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Subsidised canteen
Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
Cycle to Work
Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
Charity Giving scheme
Dräger‘s dedication
At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.
We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All are welcome to apply!.
