Supply Chain Planner

Role Purpose

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Review sales demand, forecasts, customer orders, production requirements, and current inventory levels.
• Run and review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and prepare replenishment plans to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, supplier lead times, safety stock levels, and delivery dates in SAP.
• Monitor material consumption and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Identify and report Bill of Materials (BOM) discrepancies and master data inaccuracies.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to align material availability with business and operational requirements.

Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) to local and international suppliers and obtain order confirmations (OCs).
• Follow up with suppliers on production schedules, order quantities, prices, readiness dates, and required documentation.
• Monitor overdue purchase orders and obtain recovery plans to minimize supply delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and compliance with agreed terms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and update order status in SAP and relevant trackers.

International Logistics & Shipment Coordination

• Request and compare freight quotations in accordance with the approved procurement process.
• Coordinate with international suppliers and freight forwarders to arrange shipments and monitor progress from supplier pickup to warehouse or factory delivery.
• Track shipment milestones, expected arrival dates, and potential delays.
• Review shipping documents including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading.
• Coordinate customs clearance requirements and resolve documentation discrepancies or shipment-related issues.
• Ensure all required certificates and documents are available for regulatory approvals and customs clearance.
• Update shipment status, delivery schedules, and relevant information in SAP and shipment trackers.

Position-Specific Experience Requirements

• Position 1 (Procurement Focus): practical experience in foreign and local procurement is required.
• Position 1 (Procurement Focus): hands-on experience in overseas supplier coordination, purchase order management, and supplier follow-up.
• Position 1 (Procurement Focus): good understanding of procurement processes, order confirmations, and delivery commitments.
• Position 2 (Logistics Focus): practical experience in logistics, international shipments, and freight forwarder coordination is required.
• Position 2 (Logistics Focus): hands-on experience in shipping documentation, shipment tracking, and customs clearance coordination.
• Position 2 (Logistics Focus): good understanding of international freight processes and delivery timelines.

Required Experience and Skills

• 3-5 years of experience as a Supply Chain Planner.
• Strong knowledge of material planning processes and the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.
• Strong ERP system experience is mandatory; SAP experience is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or retail environment is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and supplier coordination skills.
• Ability to monitor supply chain activities, identify potential delays, and take corrective action to ensure material availability.

Key Competencies

• Material planning and inventory control
• Procurement and supplier management
• International logistics and shipment coordination
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Time management and prioritization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain systems

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