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
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.
Daily Planning Process
Generation of daily production schedules
Review and resolve MRP exceptions using SAP reports and transactions.
Maintain the production firm zone for all sub assembly components within your work package. (2 weeks Rolling)
Attend the daily production meeting to discuss plan attainment, capacity, inbound, materials and quality concerns.
Ensure any open issues are dealt with effectively following the Draeger escalation process if necessary.
Review, plan and release abnormal demand report ensuring decisions are focused on what is best for the whole customer base.
Review, plan and release intercompany orders using our Draeger bespoke plant to plant process (ZPTP)
Review order revising system for improvement requests (UK & Ireland), review materials, capacity and re-plan where possible.
Review planning books to identify fluctuations in demand, where possible use production levelling techniques to balance flow lines.
Review Draeger bespoke forecasting tool (ZDPS) for items which fall outside of acceptable stocking parameters and ensure most suitable options are utilised.
Master Data Creation & Maintenance
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of SAP views MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP4, Forecasting, Work Scheduling, GPD / Storage 1 & GPD Storage 2.
Manage deletion workflows to ensure master data on obsolete items is up to date in the SAP system.
Working alongside material expediting you will periodically review safety stocks on inbound materials to ensure continuity in supply whilst also maintaining cycle turn targets.
Periodically review abnormal demand quantities based on global guidelines.
Periodically review lot size parameters based on global guidelines using ABC/XYZ methodologies.
Maintain lead time off-set in production BOM’s to ensure production schedules are aligned to current manufacturing methods.
Review DCR/DCO requests and make any necessary adjustments to the SAP system to minimise slow moving stock or dead inventory. All exceptions are to be flagged in SAP using the low cycle turns indicator for reporting purposes.
Maintain total replenishment lead times for all materials based on the latest business conditions or lead time reduction initiatives.
Maintain business model criteria ATO/MTO/CTO/PTO based on global guidelines and local knowledge of material types.
Maintain planning profile on materials which are deemed as suitable for forecasting based on analysis of past sales and business plans.
Business Support
You will become a member of the Draeger Cross Functional Excellence team (GFE) attending daily stand up meetings using the Agile project management philosophy to solve problems and implement new initiatives.
Provide general support to production helping to resolve booking issues and other ad-hoc requests which could impact customer OTIF or create inaccuracies within the system.
Raise works orders and plan bespoke build requests working alongside design engineers and production engineering.
Where possible create works orders to handle rework requests and seek opportunities to release blocked stock into unrestricted.
You may be expected to represent the planning department as project support for new product introductions, changes to existing product or changes to the manufacturing processes.
Provide information to the warehouse function on overdue line items which are impacting customer OTIF along with recovery plans.
KPI’s
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
Related Experience
Proven experience in a similar role within a supply chain or operations environment
Strong understanding and practical experience working with key Supply Chain KPIs
Experience using SAP is preferred and considered an advantage
Skills, Special Competencies
Analytical & problem-solving
Planning & organisation
Systems & data skills
Communication & influencing
Attention to detail
Commercial awareness
Adaptability under pressure
Basic supply chain knowledge
We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.
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!.
