Planning Specialist

Planning Specialist

Support production planning and process optimization
Joining our team as a Planning Specialist is an opportunity for those who want to play a key role in planning and controlling production, contributing directly to the company’s performance and competitiveness. In this position, you will support the creation of the production plan, monitor essential indicators and propose continuous improvements to the planning process. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to work in a growing organization focused on efficiency, innovation and collaboration. You will be part of a dynamic environment where planning decisions have a direct impact on overall performance.
Would you like to join a team where analytical thinking and continuous improvement are essential?

Support production planning and optimize operational flow

In this role, you will contribute to the creation, monitoring and control of the production plan, ensuring alignment between the commercial portfolio, production capacity and material requirements. You will support KPI analysis, manage the MRP of raw materials and continuously monitor processes, identifying opportunities for improvement. You will work closely with different internal teams to ensure deadlines and objectives are met efficiently and accurately.

Your responsibility will be to:

Support the creation and monitoring of the production plan
Follow the commercial and production order portfolio
Analyse and monitor relevant KPIs
Control and manage the raw-material MRP
Identify and propose improvements to the planning process

The role is performed on-site and is part of a multidisciplinary team with direct reporting to the planning coordination.

Analytical, organized and results oriented professional

We are looking for an autonomous, motivated and dynamic person who enjoys working in environments driven by deadlines and continuous improvement. We value someone with strong analytical ability, collaborative problem-solving skills and clear communication with different teams. We are seeking someone who enjoys challenges, has a structured mindset and feels comfortable managing priorities in an organized way. A proactive attitude, combined with rigor and a sense of responsibility, will be key to succeeding in this role.

You also have:

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or similar
Knowledge of Office tools at user level
Fluency in English
Basic SAP knowledge
Advanced Excel skills
Preferred: Previous experience in planning or process improvement

Contribute to more efficient and sustainable processes

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a collaborative team and grow in an international environment. You will contribute to processes that are essential to the organization’s performance, in a context that values continuous improvement, innovation and professional development.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 29th of March. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Sofia Miranda at sofia.miranda@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Offers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 locations worldwide, and employs 6,000 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com