Material Planner

Job Summary

Ensure the uninterrupted supply of production materials by planning, scheduling and coordinating material requirements in line with production plans. The role is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, coordinating supplier deliveries, minimizing material shortages and excess inventory, and supporting efficient plant operations while achieving cost, quality and delivery objectives.

Key Responbilties

• Plan material requirements based on production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain adequate stock while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate with Production Planning & Control (PPC) to ensure material availability according to production requirements.
• Monitor daily material requirements and take timely action to prevent production shortages or disruptions.
• Issue delivery schedules and forecasts to suppliers and closely monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Follow up on shipments and expedite critical materials when required.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, Purchasing and Logistics to ensure on-time material delivery.
• Manage urgent shortages and support production recovery plans during supply disruptions.
• Monitor inventory ageing, slow-moving and obsolete materials and support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Support engineering changes, phase-in/phase-out activities and new model launches.
• Analyse logistics and inventory KPIs and identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy and supplier performance.
• Support Lean, Kaizen, process standardization and digitalization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company logistics, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain or Logistics within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of material planning, inventory management and supplier delivery management.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing production priorities.
• Good communication, coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills when dealing with suppliers and service providers.

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At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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