Planning Specialist

Egesan Aşındırıcı Taşlar San.Aş.

Egeli Egesan has been operating in the abrasive industry for more than 50 years with two separate manufacturing plants (located in Çerkezköy-Tekirdağ ), more than 200 employees with expertise and superior production technology. In 2022 Egeli Egesan is acquired by Austrian Tyrolit Group which is the global leader in the abrasive industry.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Planning Specialist to join our production facility. This position will play a critical role in ensuring efficient production planning, material coordination, and workflow optimization. As a key SAP user, the Planning Specialist will be responsible for maintaining accurate data, driving process improvements, and supporting decision-making across the plant. 

General Qualifications

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Strong command of SAP (PP module preferred)

Bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering or related fields.

Good command of English (written and spoken)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience in production planning and process optimization.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Strong command of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) 

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop and implement planning strategies to optimize resource allocation and improve operational efficiency.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of planning activities with organizational goals.

Analyze data and trends to forecast demand and adjust plans accordingly.

Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

Utilize analytical tools to assess and improve planning processes.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department.

Support the development and implementation of new planning technologies and methodologies. 

Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in alignment with capacity and customer deadlines

Monitor production progress and adjust plans proactively to avoid delays

Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, and Warehouse teams

Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting in SAP

Optimize inventory levels for raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods

Analyze capacity, resource utilization, and bottlenecks; propose improvement actions

Prepare planning-related reports for management and contribute to strategic planning