Production Material Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production and material plans in line with demand forecasts ad inventory targets.
• Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure material availability and production readiness.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular inventory analysis to minimize stockouts and excess inventory
• Generate short and long term production schedules, ensuring alignment with capacity and resource availability
• Analyze production data, lead times, and material usage trends to optimize planning accuracy.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) in ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify and escalate potential supply chain risks or constraints proactively
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to align inbound/outbound material flows with production needs.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders to track KPIs such as OTIF (On-time In-Full), forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain roles (or entry-level if applicable.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Powe BI, etc.)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.)
• Knowledge of inventory management principles and production scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paces environment.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset
• Time management
• Strategic thinking
• Collaborations and communication
• Adaptability