Production Materials Planner

Roles and Responsibilities:

Objectives of the function:

• Planning and Procurement of parts
• Ontime Delivery with optimized inventory levels
• Reduction in Delivery lead time.
• MIS and reporting
• Zero Down time due to material unavailability.
• Implementation and Improvement of supply chain processes.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production plan and minimum safety stock levels
• Ensure timely placement of orders to domestic and Import suppliers.
• Defining and managing safety stock and re-order points for SKU’s.
• Assess physical volume requirements against planning assumptions
• Day-to-day order management for suppliers
• Ensure on time deliveries for Plant manufacturing.
• Forecast and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule
• Follow up actions to ensure no material shortages that affect production
• Identifying areas of improvement and be a part of CFT for VAVE initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels against set targets.
• Effectuating Inventory Control with Industry Leading Practices

• Preferred Candidate Profile:

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Production), MBA will be added advantage

Professional skills

• Strong in all aspects: Analytical, conceptual and management skill.
• Good interpersonal and communication skill. Initiative and good team player.
• Command over MS Excel and other MS office tools
• SAP MRP.

Professional experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Material Planning and Supply chain management.

IT

• MS office, SAP PP and SAP MM.