Material Planner

About us

At STIHL, we believe that people are the foundation of our success. As a family-owned company with a century of heritage, we've grown into a globally recognized brand by staying true to our values: innovation, quality, and customer focus. Since pioneering the first electric chainsaw in 1926, STIHL has remained at the forefront of the forestry and outdoor power equipment industry, driven by cutting-edge technology and a deep commitment to service excellence.

STIHL Business Services (SBS ) is a dynamic and fast-growing organization of the STIHL Group , built from the ground up since 2025. As a trusted business partner, we support STIHL entities across Europe with specialized services in Human Resources, Purchasing, Finance & Controlling, IT, and Master Data Governance, helping drive operational excellence, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Located in Oradea, STIHL Business Services operates alongside one of the STIHL Group's newest strategic investments: the first battery-exclusive STIHL production plant worldwide. Learn more about the production facility here.

About the Role

STIHL Business Services is looking for a Material Planner to support our global supply chain operations and help ensure the reliable availability of materials for production and spare parts.

In this role, you will coordinate material requirements, monitor demand and supply developments, and proactively address potential bottlenecks together with suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will play an important role in maintaining smooth and reliable material flows while supporting production continuity.

You will also contribute to global supplier management activities, new product launches and series of production, master data quality, and supply chain reporting, working closely with teams across Production, Assembly, Logistics, and other relevant functions.

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• You have successfully completed an education in business, logistics, supply chain, or a comparable field.
• You have 2+ years of experience in procurement logistics, material planning, or supply chain management , which would be considered an advantage.
• You have experience working with SAP and common Microsoft Office applications.
• You have a structured and organized approach to your work and are comfortable managing multiple supply- and demand-related topics.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are confident in making decisions when challenges arise.
• You communicate confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders and are comfortable addressing challenging supply situations.
• You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and building effective working relationships.
• You have a good command of written and spoken English.
• You are proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently while taking ownership of your responsibilities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Plan and schedule raw materials, assemblies, and components according to production and spare parts requirements.
• Identify demand changes and potential supply bottlenecks at an early stage and initiate appropriate countermeasures in close coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders such as Production, Assembly, and Logistics.
• Participate in global supplier management activities and support effective collaboration with relevant suppliers and stakeholders.
• Review and maintain relevant master data, including Business Partners, AAU, responsibilities, Glasswing changes, and material master data.
• Support new product launches and series production about capacity planning, supply assurance, data quality, and process flow.
• Monitor and process incoming external purchase orders.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports and analyses to support supply chain transparency, material availability, and informed decision-making.
• Work with relevant internal teams to ensure reliable material flows and contribute to the continuous improvement of supply chain processes.

Working Model:

• Hybrid

How to apply:

For more information or to apply for this job, please send us your resume to the following email address: [email protected]