Material Planner
Core
Ensures component and trading product availability to support production plans while optimizing inventory and transport.
Role type
Senior Material Planner
Builds
Production plans and material flows
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Supply Chain
Required skills
Long-term procurement planning, Stock sizing, Shortage risk analysis, Purchase order management, Transport flow booking, Master data management
Preferred skills
Ramp-up/ramp-down management, Supplier service rate monitoring, ERP/MRP system proficiency, MES knowledge
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Excel, MES
Responsibilities
Update long-term procurement plans (18-24 months), Perform stock sizing activities, Evaluate shortage risks and take corrective actions, Analyze requirements and send purchase orders to suppliers, Manage pre-production requirements and ramp-ups, Book and track transport flows, Prioritize daily deliveries based on production needs, Ensure reliability of master data, Lead continuous improvement plans for material flow performance
