Customer Orders and Production Planning Specialist (f/m/div.) - Maternity Leave

Job description

As a Customer Orders and Production Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence by balancing customer requirements, production capacity and delivery performance. Your work will directly contribute to customer satisfaction, production stability and continuous improvement across our operations. Your contribution to something big: Coordinate and negotiate production plans with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment across the supply chain. Develop, monitor and optimize production schedules based on customer demand and annual sales forecasts. Manage production leveling activities and track key performance indicators to support operational excellence. Coordinate customer deliveries and proactively address bottlenecks to achieve service and delivery targets. Collaborate closely with manufacturing, logistics and planning teams to ensure efficient production execution. Actively contribute to industrialization initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization activities. Drive collaboration and communication across departments to ensure smooth and effective operations. What distinguishes you: Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field. Experience Experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, logistics or supply chain environments. Experience working with production processes, quality management methods or continuous improvement initiatives. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles is considered an advantage. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Know-how Knowledge of production planning and manufacturing processes. Good understanding of SAP and Microsoft Office tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and support decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Strong communication and teamwork capabilities. Languages Fluent English , written and spoken. German is considered an advantage. Working Style and Methods Structured, organized and solution-oriented way of working. Proactive and results-driven mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs. Comfortable working in a collaborative and international environment. Resilient and capable of performing effectively under pressure. Willingness to travel when required. Personality Collaborative and customer-oriented. Critical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset. Curious, adaptable and eager to learn. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Positive attitude and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Work #LikeABosch includes: ⚖️ Flexible work conditions 🔀 Hybrid work system 🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world 🛡️ Health insurance 🧑‍⚕️ Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site 📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications 📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development 💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products 🏋️ Sports and health related activities 🚉 Great access to public transports 🚌 Free transport from Porto 💰 Flexible benefits platform 🅿️ Free parking lot 🍽️ Canteen Success stories don´t just happen. They are made... Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application! The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future. Bosch Car Multimedia, S.A. belongs to the Automotive Electronics division and is focused on making the vehicles our third living space. About 3.600 associates are committed to develop and produce high quality technology that shape change in mobility worldwide. The company' success lies in its highly specialized and innovative team, and on the technological know-how which makes Bosch the leading supplier in the automotive market. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.