MATERIALS PLANNER

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Planning

• Plan raw material requirements based on customer forecasts, production schedules, and sales orders.
• Ensure sufficient raw materials are available to support production without interruption.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock levels.
• Prepare material planning reports and shortage analysis.

2. Supplier Coordination

• Liaise closely with suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery schedules, production capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on delayed shipments.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite urgent materials when necessary.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.

3. Customer & Internal Coordination

• Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service on customer forecasts and delivery requirements.
• Communicate material availability and supply risks to relevant departments.
• Support customer delivery commitments through effective material planning.
• Ensure smooth information flow between customers, suppliers, and internal departments.

4. Production Support

• Coordinate closely with the Production Planning team regarding material readiness.
• Prioritize material allocation according to production requirements.
• Resolve material shortages to minimize production downtime.
• Support production schedule adjustments when required.

5. Inventory Management

• Monitor raw material inventory turnover.
• Minimize excess inventory and obsolete materials.
• Review safety stock levels periodically.
• Conduct inventory analysis and recommend improvements.

6. Warehouse Coordination

• Coordinate incoming material deliveries with Warehouse personnel.
• Ensure accurate receipt and storage of materials.
• Monitor stock discrepancies and initiate corrective actions.
• Support periodic stock counts and inventory reconciliation.

7. Purchasing Support

• Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely issuance of Purchase Orders.
• Review supplier lead times and recommend purchasing strategies.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance.
• Monitor open purchase orders and delivery commitments.

8. Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate inbound shipments with Logistics providers.
• Monitor shipment arrivals and customs clearance where applicable.
• Ensure timely delivery of imported or local materials.

9. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily and weekly material status reports.
• Monitor key material planning KPIs.
• Maintain accurate planning records and ERP/MRP data.
• Update Management on material risks and supply issues.

10. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and material planning processes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, ISO, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in cost reduction and inventory optimization projects.