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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Material Planner

Production Planning & SchedulingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStříbro, CzechiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in logistics, material planning, or a similar role.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to plan and set priorities.
  • Carefulness and attention to data accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently, reliability, and ability to handle operational situations.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to communicate with suppliers, carriers, and colleagues across the company.
  • Communicative-level English for daily work with suppliers and international partners.

Responsibilities

  • Plan orders for purchased materials and transportation to ensure materials are ordered and delivered in the right quantities and on time, based on current and future production needs.
  • Communicate regularly with suppliers about order status, delivery dates, material availability, and forecasts of future needs.
  • Coordinate material transportation with carriers, track shipments, verify delivery dates, and resolve changes or delays.
  • Manage inventory of purchased parts and components and participate in warehouse inventory counts.
  • Monitor and evaluate inventory levels, identify opportunities to maintain optimal stock while ensuring material availability for production.
  • Create and update logistics and master data in SAP and ensure the data is complete and accurate.
  • Review and evaluate inventory monthly and prepare an overview of its current status.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with the SAP system is an advantage.
  • Interest in finding ways to improve material inventory and logistics processes.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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