Material Planning Specialist
Задължително:SAP
- Plan and monitor direct material requirements based on production plans, forecasts, and inventory levels.
- Ensure continuous material availability to support production and prevent line stoppages.
- Monitor shortage reports and proactively coordinate recovery actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Issue purchase orders/releases in accordance with approved contracts and sourcing agreements managed by HQ Procurement.
- Communicate forecasts and material requirements to foreign suppliers to ensure supply continuity and alignment with production needs.
- Follow up with foreign suppliers on order confirmations, production status, shipment readiness, and delivery schedules.
- Track international inbound shipments and coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and coordination partners to ensure timely material receipt.
- Evaluate transportation options and coordinate the most effective shipping method (sea, air, or land) to meet production requirements.
- Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary to avoid production delays and material shortages.
- Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and material coverage to maintain optimal inventory performance.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks, shipment delays, and potential material shortages through initiative-taking planning and supplier follow-up.
- Coordinate material phase-in, phase-out, and engineering changes with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate planning parameters, supplier schedules, and shipment data within ERP systems.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Warehouse, Customs, Quality, and HQ Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow to the factory.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material availability, inventory control, and supplier delivery performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 0-3 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics Coordination, or Supply Chain Operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Coordinating with foreign suppliers and managing international shipments.
- Understanding of MRP, inventory management, and replenishment planning processes.
- Knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, shipping methods, and import/export procedures.
- Knowledge in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Good communication skills
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.