After Market Material Planner & Supply Chain Expert (m/f/d)

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IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.
Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both as
After Market Material Planner & Supply Chain Expert (m/f/d)
Your Responsibilities
Material Planning & Availability Management
Manage global replenishment planning and ensure optimal stock levels across regional warehouses.
Monitor material availability, identify shortages, and coordinate urgent allocations to avoid customer impacts.
Track shipments, validate ETAs, and maintain stable inventory positions through proactive follow-up.
Forecasting & Data Analytics
Build, maintain, and continuously improve monthly spare parts forecasts using IB, ACI, demand, scrap and logic-based relationships.
Analyze and validate data sets, detect data quality issues, and implement corrective actions across systems (Prophet, Oracle, …).
Provide deep-dive analytics and develop insights to support decision-making on critical items, stocking levels, and cost structures.
Reporting & Power BI Dashboard Development
Create, develop, and maintain dashboards such as Demand vs Supply, Budget vs Spending, IR, Critical Items, and Hit Rate.
Improve visualization quality, automate refresh cycles, and ensure data consistency in reporting tools.
Deliver monthly KPI analyses with clear, actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Process & System Improvement
Support NPI processes, including item setup validations and data checks via Jira workflows.
Drive automation, optimize workflows, and enhance reporting and planning tools to increase operational efficiency.
Collaborate cross functionally with production, suppliers, sales, and process engineering to enable smooth end to end processes.

Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Power BI etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (Python, XML, or ETL frameworks)
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with ERP and planning tools (Oracle, Prophet, 360, ATOM) is an advantage.
Excellent communication skills in English; German is beneficial.
Structured, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
Ability to work collaboratively in a global, multicultural environment.

Our offer
Flexibility
Benefits
Development
Fitness
Security
Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence
Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g. bike leasing)
Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g. Global Challenge) as well as health days
Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations

Take your next career step with us! Apply now, preferably via our online application tool.
If you have any questions, Ann-Kathrin Rupp will be happy to answer them at
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