Material Planner III 1

Job Purpose

In line with the Global Planning Processes and Policies, as well as local Planning Procedures, provide Material Planning analysis and support to the Research, Engineering, Manufacture and Supply Chain (REMS) Organization.

The Planner will support the REMS Organization, monitoring and expediting Material Demand, influencing Material Supply Strategy, performing Material Planning and offering Material Analysis, Interpretation & Intervention in support of Master Production Schedule(s) commitments. The planner will provide advice and guidance to other functions related to Material Management.

Job Description

• Review and approve any new material master extension or any material master change in the ERP system for externally procured or subcontracted materials within their responsibility.
• Work in commodity planning in conjunction with procurement and engineering to define strategy per commodity. Act on standardization, stocking and order quantity initiatives with the goal to ensure material is available on time to site needs, managing inventory levels and seeking optimum costs and lead times.
• Analyze MRP and initiate actions to exception messages
• Release purchase requisitions to buyers, when required, so they can execute procurement of the material.
• Implementation and execution of Consumption Based Planning
• Ensure proper management of inventory levels, based on the planned activity levels and mix of products.

You are meant for this job if:

• Minimum Degree Level preferred in Business Administration, Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering 
• Minimum of 5 to 9 years of relative experience
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and processes
• Appreciation and understanding of the and the Engineering Execution Process (EEP)
• Practical understanding of Engineering BOM’s

Key Skills:
Technical
•    Advanced proficiency on using SAP.
•    General analysis and reporting
•    Expert level professional working on complex issues & projects
•    MS Excel, PPT, etc.,Personal

•    Open to change
•    Problem solver
•    Good attention to detail
•    Enquiring, questioning and inquisitive
•    Able to chair and contribute to meetings
•    Strong communication and presentation skills – written and verbal
•    Self-starting and easily gains respect & co-operation
•    Demonstrates ownership, initiative, proactive behavior and positive approach (can-do attitude)
•    Intercultural awareness

Skills