Sr Material Planner

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for material planning and rescheduling activities based on the production build plan and changes in demand or production requirements.

Generate and maintain the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) based on S&OP demand, production schedules, BOM requirements, inventory levels, and material lead times.

Translate production requirements into material demand and replenishment requirements and communicate these requirements to the respective Buyer/Procurement team for execution.

Monitor material availability and readiness to ensure adequate supply to support the production plan.

Identify potential material shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks, and work closely with Buyers, Production Planning, Engineering, and other stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans.

Review and analyze forecast/demand versus actual consumption and loading trends to continuously improve material planning accuracy.

Provide suppliers and/or the Procurement team with monthly/weekly material forecasts and demand projections to support capacity and supply planning.

Perform material capacity and constraint analysis based on demand requirements and highlight potential supply gaps to the appropriate stakeholders.

Establish and maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels, including safety stock and inventory targets, in accordance with company guidelines.

Monitor inventory health and proactively manage excess, shortage, slow-moving, and obsolete materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Support production schedule changes by assessing material impact, availability, and readiness, and recommending appropriate planning actions.

Drive continuous improvement in material planning processes, MRP accuracy, inventory optimization, and material visibility.

Provide regular material status and risk updates to Planning and Supply Chain stakeholders.

Support special projects and other supply chain initiatives as assigned by the manager.

Perform other material planning-related responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Degree in Business Administration or related field is required.

Minimum 3-5 years working experiences in relevant field

Advanced knowledge of NPI Planning and Material Scheduling & Control.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail