Job Summary
The Raw Material Planner is responsible to ensure timely supply of materials to the plant for uninterrupted production processing and servicing customers at a best in class level under single plant and/or low complexity.
Responsibilities/Description:
Plan both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs
Facilitate collaboration meetings with stakeholders and vendors to review purchase forecasts, proposed orders, and other operational issues
Monitor movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, and retail distribution
Set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory
Solve problems of raw material shortages
Liaise with the local material coordinators/site supply chain managers to ensure a smooth and aligned day-to-day planning process
Optimization and continuous improvement of material availability; global inventory days; inventory write-off; and obsolete/slow moving inventory.
Design and create new tools to help improve the planning functions of supply chain
Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related fields.
3-5 years experience in operational planning or a similar role
Knowledge of MS Office tools (especially Excel)
Excellent business English communication skills
Effective communication skills
Analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to handle high-pressure situations
Accountability
Continuous improvement attitude
Training / Certifications:
SAP, APO, MRP training on functional areas of expertise
APICS Module I (Basics of Supply Chain Management) training
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