ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about technology, experienced in production planning, and ready for a new challenge?

We are FRAMOS, an international product-driven tech company of more than 180 amazing people from all over the world. We are a B2B advisor and trusted expert in the industrial imaging industry, providing unique high-tech products. Our biggest team is based in Čakovec, Croatia, where a new campus with high-tech laboratories and manufacturing facilities is under construction.

In this newly created position as a Production Planner, you will report directly to our Production Manager and play a pivotal role in orchestrating various aspects of our growing production while balancing 5M – man, material, machines, methods, and money – to ensure smooth operations and continued growth.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You will develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
You will work with different departments such as Demand Fulfillment, Procurement, and Engineering to gather information, align production plans with business goals, address issues, and implement improvements.
You will enhance efficiency and minimize costs by allocating resources like manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production targets.
You will engage in scenario planning based on management requests and manage stakeholder communication accordingly.
You will oversee inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock, as well as develop strategies to optimize storage space and reduce carrying costs.
You will evaluate and plan for production capacity, assuring it aligns with market demand and business objectives by collaborating with the operations team to identify and address any constraints.
You will communicate production plans, schedules, and changes to relevant stakeholders, including production teams, management, and other departments.
You will maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to production plans, schedules, processes, and products (BOMs), as well as ensure we follow regulatory requirements and internal policies.
You will define KPIs and build up a state-of-the-art reporting framework to track and improve the performance of our production network.
You will think ahead and plan for potential problems, while also taking action to keep production on track when necessary.

YOUR PROFILE

You have several years of relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related field.
You have strong analytical skills to analyze data, forecast demand, and make decisions based on trends and patterns, while also excelling in creating and maintaining reports with high efficiency.
You possess knowledge of Supply Chain Management, which includes inventory management, procurement, and distribution.
You are familiar with ERP Systems such as MS Business Central, SAP, or others.
You hold a bachelor's degree in Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
You have clear and effective communication skills, along with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
You have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, together with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
You are fluent in English.

About us

FRAMOS® is an imaging expert, trusted advisor, and vision solutions provider. Since 1981 FRAMOS implements the best current and emerging imaging technologies for specific customer requirements and applications. FRAMOS meets these requirements with advanced and proven imaging components from a global network of renowned partners, and proprietary IP.
More than 180 FRAMOS employees world-wide are passionate about the unlimited potential of imaging and help customers achieve the optimum results from every possible scenario. FRAMOS drives and ensures the entire product development journey. This journey starts with the careful selection of imaging components, like image sensors, lenses, through various 3D technologies, to custom development tailored to individual needs and time frames. FRAMOS listens and understands customer challenges. With innovative solutions FRAMOS ensures successful project outcomes and develops long-term customer relations.

OUR CORE VALUES:

PASSION

We strive to be the best at everything we do.
We want to learn something new every day.
We listen, reflect and understand.
We go the extra mile.

INNOVATION

We constantly improve.
We are comfortable proposing unconventional solutions.
We develop ourselves personally and professionally.

TEAM SPIRIT

We take care of each other.
We give and accept help.
We give feedback only on behaviour not on people.

FAIL FORWARD

We try, fail, learn and apply.

CUSTOMER 1ST

We are passionate about putting our customers at the center of everything we do.
We value internal customers just as much as external ones.

Production Planner (m/f/d)