Material Planner
Core
Manage material planning activities to ensure material availability for production while balancing inventory levels and mitigating supply chain risks.
Role type
Material Planner
Builds
Electron Microscopy products
Domain
Scientific instrumentation manufacturing
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
MRP and material planning principles, SAP or similar ERP/MRP planning system, inventory management, demand forecasting analysis, supply risk identification, product lifecycle planning (NPI/ECO)
Preferred skills
Power BI, Excel, data analysis tools, supplier management, inventory optimisation
Technologies
SAP, MRP, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Review demand forecasts and production requirements, monitor MRP outputs for shortages, resolve material issues with cross-functional teams, manage material requirements through engineering changes, analyse planning data for continuous improvement
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC