Senior Materials Planner (R5112)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own the material planning function and ensure day-to-day processes align with company objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize material usage and enhance procurement efficiency.
• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and provide informal knowledge sharing and best-practice guidance to peers.
• Analyze material usage and consumption versus planned metrics and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements to materials planning parameters to generate accurate procurement signals.
• Ensure materials planning activities align with operational and production requirements.
• Partner closely with engineering to integrate new products and materials into planning systems seamlessly.
• Serve as a primary point of contact to facilitate clear communication between engineering and procurement functions.

Job requirements

• Proven experience in materials planning, procurement, or supply chain management, with leadership experience preferred.
• Expertise in MRP systems and a strong understanding of materials planning and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Experience in implementing system enhancements and leveraging tools to drive efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional alignment in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or engineer-to-order environment.