Material Planner
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Responsibilities
- Planning & Material Control
- Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules and demand forecasts
- Translate MRP outputs into actionable supply plans and purchase requirements
- Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted production
- Monitor and manage material shortages, excess, and obsolescence risks
- Balance demand variability, lead times, and capacity constraints
- Inventory Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels in line with stock policies and working capital targets
- Analyse inventory health and drive corrective actions
- Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting and root cause analysis
- Identify and mitigate risks related to excess and obsolete materials
- Supplier & Procurement Coordination
- Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to manage lead times and delivery performance
- Expedite critical materials to mitigate production risks
- Support supplier performance improvement initiatives
- Communicate material risks proactively to stakeholders
- Data, Systems & Reporting
- Maintain accurate planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems
- Analyse demand and supply data to support decision-making
- Track and report KPIs related to material availability and inventory performance
- Support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools
- Essential skills
- Considerable experience in material planning, supply chain, or production planning
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong understanding of MRP principles and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Desired skills
- Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field
- APICS / CPIM certification
- Experience supporting NPI and serial production environments
- Experience with inventory optimisation and planning tools
- Strictly no recruitment agencies / apply now for immediate consideration
Qualifications
- Experience with inventory optimisation and planning tools
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