Sr Material Planner

Job Responsibilities: • Responsible for material planning and rescheduling activities based on the production build plan and changes in demand or production requirements. • Generate and maintain the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) based on S&OP demand, production schedules, BOM requirements, inventory levels, and material lead times. • Translate production requirements into material demand and replenishment requirements and communicate these requirements to the respective Buyer/Procurement team for execution. • Monitor material availability and readiness to ensure adequate supply to support the production plan. • Identify potential material shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks, and work closely with Buyers, Production Planning, Engineering, and other stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans. • Review and analyze forecast/demand versus actual consumption and loading trends to continuously improve material planning accuracy. • Provide suppliers and/or the Procurement team with monthly/weekly material forecasts and demand projections to support capacity and supply planning. • Perform material capacity and constraint analysis based on demand requirements and highlight potential supply gaps to the appropriate stakeholders. • Establish and maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels, including safety stock and inventory targets, in accordance with company guidelines. • Monitor inventory health and proactively manage excess, shortage, slow-moving, and obsolete materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. • Support production schedule changes by assessing material impact, availability, and readiness, and recommending appropriate planning actions. • Drive continuous improvement in material planning processes, MRP accuracy, inventory optimization, and material visibility. • Provide regular material status and risk updates to Planning and Supply Chain stakeholders. • Support special projects and other supply chain initiatives as assigned by the manager. • Perform other material planning-related responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. Job Requirements: • Degree in Business Administration or related field is required. • Minimum 3-5 years working experiences in relevant field • Advanced knowledge of NPI Planning and Material Scheduling & Control. • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills • Strong communication and presentation skills • Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail