Senior Planning Advisor

Job ID:43646

Location:LRQA - Leverkusen - Globe  

Position Category:Client Management

Position Type:Employee Fixed Term

About LRQA

LRQA is a world-leading provider of independent audit services, including certification, validation, verification, and training across a wide range of standards and systems. As a global organization, we support multinational customers with coordinated services worldwide while remaining focused on local needs.

With a strong legacy in the industry, LRQA continues to evolve and innovate, offering employees the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Planning Advisor to join our team supporting the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) region. Based in Leverkusen, Germany (hybrid working model), this role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, organization, and working in an international environment.

You will play a key role in resource planning, coordinating customer activities, and ensuring efficient service delivery across the region.

Key Responsibilities

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  Plan and coordinate customer visits and activities, ensuring optimal use of assessors and resources

  
  


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  Manage scheduling in line with business SLAs, utilisation targets, and accreditation requirements

  
  


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  Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to queries promptly

  
  


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  Coordinate activities for key and large accounts, ensuring customer expectations are met

  
  


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  Support the RFAT process, ensuring timely communication between offices

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and complete data in internal systems (BA&IS)

  
  


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  Monitor occupancy rates and key performance indicators

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, cost structures, and budgets

  
  


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  Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams

  
  


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  Escalate service delivery issues when necessary

  
  


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  Contribute to team initiatives, meetings, and continuous improvement efforts

  
  


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  Support knowledge sharing related to certification products, systems, and processes

  
  

Your Profile

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  Experience in customer service or customer relationship management

  
  


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  Strong communication skills with a diplomatic approach and ability to set boundaries

  
  


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  Proactive, well-organized, and able to work independently

  
  


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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  
  


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  High attention to detail and structured way of working

  
  


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  Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office

  
  


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  Fluency in English and Czech (written and spoken)

  
  

What We Offer

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  A key role within a global, market-leading organization

  
  


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  Opportunity to work in an international and collaborative environment

  
  


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  Hybrid working model (office and home-based)

  
  


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  Career development opportunities within a growing company

  
  

Additional Information

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  Reporting line: Client Operations Manager, GerNordic Region

  
  


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  Location: Leverkusen, Germany

  
  


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  Application process: Ongoing selection – early application is encouraged

  
  

For more information, visit: http://www.lrqa.com/
Contact person: Linda Thorén – [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:

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Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

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