Materials Planning Manager
Core
Ensuring uninterrupted availability of raw and packaging materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.
Role type
Senior Materials Planning Manager
Builds
Production continuity via material replenishment and inbound flow
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods / Supply Chain
Required skills
Material planning, inventory management, supplier coordination, ERP systems, SAP, forecasting, master data management, risk escalation
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Advanced Planning Systems
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Manage inventory in line with service level and working capital targets; Proactively follow up on delays, shortages, or quality issues; Maintain accurate planning master data and system parameters; Act as system owner for planning systems; Ensure material planning activities support traceability and compliance; Identify and escalate risks related to safety or regulatory requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC