Thorlabs GmbH | Germany | 44xxx Dortmund | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 04.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Production Employee (m/f/d)
Optical and optoelectronic products are our passion. In the Photonics industry we are the experts. Many well-known research and development facilities as well as industrial customers appreciate this and use our products worldwide in their laboratories. At the Bergkirchen site we develop and manufacture components, modules as well as devices for generating, transport and measuring light. Our technical sales ensure competent advice and support for our customers. The warehouse at our site is responsible for shipping all Thorlabs products within Europe. Our company continues to grow – grow with us! !
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In this role, you will ensure the timely supply of material by controlling stocks and supply chain data and working closely with international suppliers as well as internal teams (purchasing, quality, engineering, management). In doing so, you communicate solution-oriented, trade integrity and confidential and bring intercultural sensitivity to the various international organization. Management and maintenance of supply chain data in the ERP system (orders, stocks, delivery dates) Coordination of material availability with purchasing, storage and production Monitoring and control of stocks (crude materials, finished products, WIP) and updating of WIP status Processing of orders, shipping documents and shipping documents Close cooperation with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries Management of supplier RMAs (returns) including documentation and tracking Creation of reports and KPIs (e.g. inventory accuracy, throughput times) as well as support for process optimizations and lean approaches
Graduate (Bachelor) or vocational training in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related area (min. 3 years of professional experience) Strong organisational and coordination capabilities High accuracy and care in handling data Good understanding of supply chain processes (stocks and WIP) Knowledge of supplier quality processes and RMA processing Secure application of ERP systems (ideally D365), Power BI and MS Office Analytical thinking as well as good communication and stakeholder management skills Very good knowledge of German and English (at least B2)
Unlimited firming in an innovative company. Flexible working hours (by individual arrangement), 30 days vacation and home office opportunity. Most modern technology: working in a state-of-the-art environment with innovative machines and software tools. Health insurance. Support for individual development and career. Various health and sports facilities (e.g. Urban Sports Club, company-owned activities). Leasing offers (e.g. Jobrad). Possibility of a Sabbatical (TimeOut). Regular employee events and social events. At Thorlabs Elliptec we accept differences not only – we live them, promote them and celebrate them for the benefit of our employees, our community and our products. We are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities and are actively engaged in an inclusive work environment. We welcome diversity, promote them actively and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to us. This is reflected in our values that we live daily:
Location
![]() | Thorlabs GmbH | |
| 85232 Dortmund | ||
| Germany |
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