Job title:  Assistant Manager - Project Planning

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROJECT PLANNER GENERATOR

Procurement & Dispatch Coordination:

• Create and manage purchase requisitions for multiple ongoing projects in SAP.
• Ensure timely dispatch of project items in alignment with project timelines and company sales targets.
• Maintain zero shortages during dispatch; escalate issues promptly to relevant stakeholders.

Production Planning & Monitoring:

• Prepare and monitor Planned vs. Actual Manufacturing Hours to assess project efficiency.
• Issue production orders to stores and shop floors based on project requirements.
• Calculate manufacturing hours to support cost estimation and budgeting.
• Implement a cost-saving approach by optimising resource utilisation, reducing waste, and improving production workflows.

Tooling Management:

• Arrange tooling requirements, including standard and project-specific tools.
• Manage tooling kick-offs to ensure readiness for production.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Coordinate with Design Engineering (DE), Materials Management (MM), Project Management (PM), Quality Assurance (QA), and Production teams for smooth project execution.

Site Activity Coordination:

• Oversee site operations such as Stator Stacking, Stator Winding, Rim Stacking, and Assembly to ensure seamless execution.

Software Proficiency:

• Hands-on experience with SAP / S/4 HANA for PP, PS and MM modules, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project. Experience in Power BI is an added advantage.

Soft Skills Competencies:

• Ability to align planning activities with business goals and project timelines.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving project scopes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.