Material Planning Specialist
Core
Strategically manages logistics operations for materials and inventory control to ensure raw material availability for production and new product launches.
Role type
Material Planning Specialist
Builds
Production loading plans, supply chain continuity for new product launches
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material planning, Inventory management, Production planning, Supplier management, SAP advanced planning tools, New product launch planning, Second source acquisition, Logistics cost optimization
Preferred skills
Engineering or Accounting background, Multinational manufacturing experience, ERP module expertise (PP, WM, MM, IM)
Technologies
SAP R/3 (PP, WM, MM, IM), Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Implement cost reduction projects, generate material shortage alerts, ensure inventory and logistics targets, acquire new materials and second sources, coordinate with production planning, optimize service levels and resource utilization, interface with suppliers to prevent line downs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
