MRP Specialist 100% (M/F)

About Us

The Oberalp Group is a management-driven family business, a house of brands dedicated to creating high-quality technical mountaineering products. With six own brands—Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv, and LaMunt—we also serve as exclusive partners for other brands in the sports sector, leveraging our expertise in communication, sales, and image building. Our team comprises over 1000 adventurers and dreamers across 11 countries, all united by a passion for exploration and mountaineering.

Role Overview

As we continually improve our operational capabilities, you will play a crucial role in the complete implementation of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) within our ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Your focus will be on enhancing data quality, configuring MRP settings, and streamlining processes to ensure efficient operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Understand the MRP logic of Business Central and all its parameters.
• Configure MRP to achieve optimal results aligned with the company's needs.
• Ensure high data quality for item MasterData, including bills of materials and routings.
• Execute and manage MRP processes to generate purchase and production orders based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and stock levels.
• Analyze material availability, proposing measures to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Monitor and maintain relevant master data for planning such as lead times, safety stock, and order quantities.
• Collaborate with procurement, production scheduling, sales, and warehouse teams to maintain alignment between procurement requirements and delivery schedules.
• Support S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes by providing accurate material and production planning information and organizing monthly S&OP meetings.
• Identify and implement process improvements in MRP and planning workflows.

Ideal Profile

• Education in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in material requirements planning (MRP), production planning, or supply chain functions in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• A digital mindset with good understanding of supply chain processes, inventory management, and production flows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in French (working language) and English.
• Preferred experience in the sporting goods or textile industry and a passion for mountain/outdoor sports.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI.

What We Offer

• A fulfilling working environment in a scenic setting in Chavornay, with new factory and offices inaugurated in 2024.
• A long-term project within a young, dynamic, and sporty team.
• The ability to influence decisions significantly and contribute to the company's success.
• Stable employment with a leading market player in mountain sports equipment and a strong financial position.
• Discounts on products across the group’s brands, including Dynafit, Salewa, Pomoca, Evolv, Wild Country, LaMunt, and Under Armour.

We look forward to welcoming individuals who are eager to thrive in a challenging, international, and dynamic environment.