Material Planner

Materials Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute material planning strategies

  based on production schedules, customer forecasts, and inventory levels.

• Coordinate with suppliers

  to ensure the on-time delivery of raw materials and components.

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels

  to maintain continuity in production while minimizing excess stock.

• Analyze material requirements

  using MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/QAD or equivalent).

• Drive material readiness

  for engineering changes, new product introductions, and line-side availability.

• Collaborate with purchasing, production, and logistics teams

  to proactively resolve material shortages or delays.

• Support cost-saving initiatives

  through better material utilization and continuous supplier performance improvements.

• Prepare and present reports

  on material status, shortages, and key planning metrics to relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance

  with company policies, quality standards, and automotive industry regulations (e.g., IATF 16949).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of

  MRP systems

  (SAP, QAD, Oracle, or similar).
• Familiarity with

  lean manufacturing, JIT (Just-In-Time), Kanban

  , and other supply chain best practices.
• Excellent

  communication and stakeholder coordination skills

  .

• Problem-solving mindset

  with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to

  thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure production environment

  .

• APICS / CPIM certification

  or equivalent is a plus.
• Exposure to

  import/export documentation and global sourcing practices

  is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with

  digital supply chain tools or analytics platforms

  is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Experience:

  experience in

  materials planning within an Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 manufacturing setup

  .