Material Planning Specialist (Temporary Position – 1 Year, with Potential for Extension)
Core
Coordinate and expedite material flow from suppliers to support production schedules, managing demand planning, material change management, and master scheduling.
Role type
Senior IC material planning specialist (MRP, forecasting, change management)
Builds
Production schedules and material availability for medical device manufacturing
Domain
Medical technology / Manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
MRP planning, demand forecasting, ECO/ECR/ECN change management, BOM maintenance, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Excel (VBA), analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Cross-functional leadership, continuous improvement project contribution
Technologies
Oracle ERP, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Manage and deploy production forecasts from global headquarters; Break down quarterly forecasts to weekly level based on production capacity; Lead supply chain activities for Engineering Change Orders (ECO); Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs); Ensure accuracy of MRP system settings and structures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC