Material Planner -Exports (IRF)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Material Planner to join our team, specializing in export operations within the Supply Chain industry. This role requires an onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities

The Material Planner – Exports (IRF) will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely flow of materials to support export operations. This includes meticulous planning, coordination, and follow-up with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: A Graduate in Engineering is required.
• Material Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute material plans, ensuring alignment with production schedules and customer demands.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding material availability and potential risks.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve material-related issues, minimizing disruptions to production and export processes.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders.
• SAP: Proficiency in using SAP for material planning, inventory management, and order processing.
• EDI: Experience with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) for seamless data exchange with suppliers and customers.
• MRP: Solid understanding and application of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) principles.
• Forecast: Ability to interpret and utilize forecasts to anticipate material needs and adjust plans accordingly.
• Supplier Delivery Schedules: Expertise in managing and optimizing Supplier Delivery Schedules to ensure timely material availability.
• Supplier Portal: Familiarity with utilizing Supplier Portal systems for communication and collaboration.
• Email: Proficient in using Email for effective communication and follow-up.
• Customer Production Plan: Ability to align material plans with the Customer Production Plan.
• GRN, FG Stocks, RM Stocks: Knowledge of Goods Received Notes (GRN), Finished Goods (FG) Stocks, and Raw Material (RM) Stocks management.
• Supplier Performance Ratings: Ability to monitor and evaluate Supplier Performance Ratings to identify areas for improvement.
• Capacity Risks: Ability to assess and mitigate Capacity Risks that may impact material availability.
• Engineering Changes: Ability to manage and incorporate Engineering Changes into material plans.
• Cycle Count: Experience with Cycle Count processes for inventory accuracy.
• Supplier Follow Up: Proactive Supplier Follow Up to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues.
• New Project: Ability to support material planning for New Project initiatives.
• Serial Life: Understanding of Serial Life management for materials.
• Automotive: Knowledge of the Automotive industry and its specific material planning requirements.
• supplychain: A strong understanding of supplychain principles and best practices.

Experience Required: 6 - 9 years of relevant experience in material planning, preferably within a manufacturing or supply chain environment. This level of experience indicates a seasoned professional capable of independently managing complex material planning tasks and contributing to process improvements.

What We Offer

Salary: (No salary provided)