Supply Chain Planner

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Role summary 
Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing supply management of goods and services while maintaining quality, compliance, and timely delivery. This role involves managing supplier relationships, on time deliveries, and purchase order management  to ensure on time deliveries in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Material Availability & Supply Chain Optimization
• Release of PO to supplier on time and follow up on the supplier delivery commitments.
• Ensure follow up on supplier commitment and escalate to next level if challenges faced in supply chain.
• Data integrity and supply data management is well maintained.
• Review Demand and Supply reports to ensure clear to build available at all time.
• Manages changes in company’s requirements and supplier delivery commitments with clear purchase order updates.
• Support Supply chain manager in related activities with purchasing whenever needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Supply Chain field.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools. Preferable in D365 Microsoft environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.