Material Planner
Core
Lead strategic material planning to ensure operational and production continuity by coordinating internal and external parties for material supply.
Role type
Senior Material Planner / Team Lead
Builds
Material supply schedules and inventory levels for production
Domain
FMCG / Manufacturing
Required skills
Material planning, Inventory management, MRP systems, Supplier relationship management, Team supervision, Process improvement, Risk management, Data analysis, Lean techniques, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Accounting/Supply Chain, CPIM/CSCM certification, Automotive or manufacturing industry experience, Oracle ERP experience, Advanced Excel skills
Technologies
Oracle ERP, MRP systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Set departmental objectives and KPIs, manage and coach a high-performing team, ensure accurate material scheduling, optimize inventory levels and costs, resolve material shortages, implement process improvements, manage obsolete parts, report on target achievement, coordinate with warehouse and purchasing teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-107170-material-planner-at-heinz)
