Material planner buyer
Core
Senior Materials Planning & Flow Controller ensuring seamless material flow, balancing supply and demand, and managing inventory for manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior IC materials planner and flow controller
Builds
Production continuity and optimized inventory levels for manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain and inventory management
Required skills
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), End-to-End Supply Chain Flow Management, Inventory Management & Optimization, Material Replenishment Planning, Demand & Supply Planning, Supplier Management, Purchase Order Management, Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP), Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving, Data Analysis & Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Supply Chain Risk Management, Continuous Improvement
Preferred skills
SIOP/S&OP process support, Lean Manufacturing knowledge, SAP or similar ERP experience, Multinational manufacturing experience
Technologies
MRP systems, ERP systems, Planning tools
Responsibilities
Manage material planning and replenishment for raw materials, components, and finished goods; Monitor end-to-end material flow to ensure on-time availability; Analyze supply chain performance to identify bottlenecks and risks; Coordinate with suppliers for timely deliveries and resolve availability issues; Manage purchase order portfolios and follow up on commitments; Execute inventory control strategies balancing service levels and costs; Lead inventory discrepancy investigations; Define and maintain planning parameters like safety stock and reorder points; Support DRP and inventory optimization initiatives; Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Logistics teams; Monitor supply chain KPIs and implement corrective actions; Participate in SIOP/S&OP activities; Drive continuous improvement for material flow efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC