Material Planner
Core
Ensuring materials are available to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory and supplier performance in an automotive manufacturing context.
Role type
Supply Chain Material Planner
Builds
Material plans aligned with customer demand and supplier capacity
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
MRP analysis, inventory management, supplier liaison, logistics coordination, ABC analysis, shortage reporting
Preferred skills
Forecasting, demand planning, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving
Technologies
MRP systems
Responsibilities
Perform MRP analysis to align customer demand with supplier capacity and lead times; Develop and manage material plans based on forecasts and purchase orders; Monitor stock levels, in-transit inventory, and shipping schedules to identify shortages; Generate shortage reports, material arrival reports, and escalation reports; Manage inventory levels and classification (ABC analysis); Liaise with suppliers to manage deliveries, lead times, and performance issues; Coordinate logistics planning with freight forwarders and internal teams; Review non-standard orders and confirm delivery feasibility; Track returnable packaging and manage stock movements; Manage excess and non-moving inventory; Communicate material-related delivery changes to customers.
