Overview At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible. We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams. We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you. At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact. Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery. Job Description About the Opportunity As a Material Planner, you play a key role in our Regional Materials Management organization, supporting one of QIAGEN’s largest manufacturing sites in Hilden, Germany. You take ownership of material planning activities for the given portfolio. Your contribution ensures stable product availability, optimized inventory performance, and efficient supply chain execution. Your Tasks Include Reviewing and releasing daily purchase requisitions for your assigned material groups - MRP Controllers. Monitoring missing production components and consolidating acceleration priorities for the Material Order Management team. Adjusting safety stock and cycle stock levels and maintaining other inventory parameters, including vendor stocking programs. Managing master data related to material master, vendor info records, and other planning-relevant data. Leading inventory optimization initiatives in order to reduce slow-movers and obsoletes. Conducting planning-related analyses and preparing monthly and quarterly supplier forecasts. Collaborating with contract manufacturers by sharing planning data, monitoring capacity, tracking goods flow, and releasing purchase orders. Facilitating global monthly portfolio review meetings. Contributing to supply chain improvement projects across the region. Your Profile University degree in a technical or economic field. 2–3 years of experience in supply chain management, ideally in material or production planning. Solid knowledge of SAP MM and PP; experience with BW, APO, or S/4HANA is an advantage. Experience working with procurement processes, buyers, vendors, and purchase agreements is beneficial. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with very good proficiency in MS Excel. Advanced English skills; German is an advantage. Experience in project work and process optimization. A conceptual, result‑oriented mindset and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. A dynamic communicator who brings initiative and clarity to cross-functional collaboration. What we offer Private medical care Group Life Insurance Multisport card Flexible benefits platform Language classes Pension Scheme (PPE) after 12 months Childcare subsidy Training and development programs Happy Monday (snacks provided) Attractive location (Sky Tower) Hybrid work (conditional to your role) Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability. Please make sure to send an English version of your CV! At QIAGEN, our vision is clear: Making improvements in life possible. This is reflected in our daily actions to help scientists, clinicians and professionals tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges – unlocking insights that advance science, improve healthcare and enhance lives. To achieve this, we stay focused on one mission: to offer Sample to Insight solutions. Our products and services turn complex biological samples into valuable answers. Whether it’s enabling a breakthrough discovery or improving patient outcomes, we help our customers move from data to insight, faster and with greater confidence. Applying for your dream job is exciting - below you can find more information on the recruitment process and other relevant topics to guide you in your path to QIAGEN. Find out more here. Privacy Policy and contacts