Material Planner / Operative Buyer

Do you want to have a real impact on material availability, inventory levels and production continuity?
We are looking for an experienced Material Planner / Operative Buyer to join our Supply Chain team and take ownership of material planning and operational purchasing activities.

• Ensure reliable material availability for production while balancing service level and inventory

• Work actively with SAP MRP (planning parameters, signals, exceptions)

• Analyze demand signals (forecast, customer orders, consumption)

• Apply ABC / XYZ segmentation and differentiated planning strategies

• Create and release purchase orders, manage confirmations and deliveries

• Communicate daily with suppliers and resolve shortages or supply disruptions

• Reduce expediting and urgent interventions through proactive planning

• Cooperate closely with production planning, sourcing, logistics and customer service

• Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain performance

• Experience in material planning, supply planning or operative purchasing

• Strong knowledge of SAP MRP and inventory management principles

• Analytical mindset and ability to work with data

• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic, operational environment

• Strong communication skills and teamwork attitude

• English at a communicative level

• A key specialist role in a stable manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to influence material availability, inventory and costs

• Professional growth in supply chain and planning

• Collaboration on projects and continuous improvement initiatives

SCHURTER is a globally successful Swiss technology group and a recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of electronic components and system solutions. With a strong international footprint and high-performance culture, we support demanding industries such as medical technology, automotive, energy, and industrial automation. At SCHURTER, you will be part of a driven organization focused on operational excellence and continuous business growth.

Interested? Send us your CV or reach out via LinkedIn message.

SCHURTER spol. s r. o.