Material Planner

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently plan and procure all required materials and products based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Execute purchase order placement and follow-up
• Review, process, and manage purchase requisitions in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and proactively follow up on overdue orders through escalation and expediting activities
• Ensure continuous material availability while balancing inventory levels, demand requirements, and production capacity constraints
• Initiate and coordinate corrective actions in the event of supply shortages, including the utilization of approved alternative suppliers
• Maintain and optimize planning-related master data, including planning parameters, lot sizes, safety stock levels, lead times, and replenishment settings
• Develop, analyze, and report procurement and inventory-related key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and stock coverage
• Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and other business functions
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring timely material availability for product launches
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within material planning and supply chain processes
• Coordinate supplier-related issues and support corrective actions in cooperation with Procurement and Quality departments
• Participate in regular supply chain and operations review meetings to ensure material availability and supplier performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed commercial, technical, or business-related education; additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Procurement are advantageous
• Several years (minimum of 2 years) of experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or operational purchasing preferred
• Strong SAP skills, preferably in the MM, PP
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and methodologies
• Extensive experience with demand-driven and consumption-based material planning concepts
• Solid understanding of supply chain, procurement, and inventory management processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis) and PowerPoint
• Experience with KPI reporting, performance analysis, and business planning tools

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a dynamic environment
• Structured, organized, and results-oriented approach to work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously
• Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence where necessary
• Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on process optimization