Material Planner/Scheduler
Core
Translate customer demand into executable supply plans to ensure material availability and optimize inventory performance across assigned product lines.
Role type
Material Planner/Scheduler
Builds
Purchase orders, production orders, and planning master data for manufacturing product lines
Domain
Manufacturing supply chain and inventory management
Required skills
SAP MRP, material planning, inventory optimization, demand analysis, master data management, root cause analysis, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification, Kanban processes, new product introduction support
Technologies
SAP, MRP, Excel
Responsibilities
Create and maintain purchase and production orders to meet customer requirements; Utilize SAP MRP to ensure material availability; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material constraints; Analyze demand patterns and inventory trends to identify optimization opportunities; Optimize planning parameters including reorder points and safety stock; Maintain accuracy of planning master data; Drive initiatives to reduce excess and slow-moving inventory; Monitor planning KPIs and implement corrective actions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
