I. JOB SUMMARY
The Material Planner is responsible for planning and monitoring the materials requirement of the department, both direct and indirect, ensuring accurate inventory, efficient production flow at the least possible cost. S/he is also responsible in managing inventories, collaborating with the purchasing department, placing orders, and liaising with suppliers.
Major Accountabilities
- Material Resources Planning (MRP)
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Management and Control
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Core Job Responsibilities
Material Resource Planning (MRP)
- Prepares and develops Materials Requirement Plan based on production plan requirements and forecasted demand (weekly, monthly, yearly).
- Reviews requirements movement and materials completion to prevent delays in production flow.
- Plots materials delivery based on agreed requirements per department.
Inventory Control
- Ensures accurate inventory in raw material and internal non-food warehouses.
- Manages inventory flow and ensures materials are delivered on time and in full.
- Creates a schedule for ordering materials to maintain efficient inventory levels.
Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Prepares weekly and monthly reports based on On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) performance.
- Reviews supplier reliability and reports findings to immediate superior when necessary.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communicates order status to internal customers, highlighting product and production constraints.
- Coordinates with involved departments regarding supply deviations for immediate resolution.
Other Competencies
- Proactive communication with departments on changes, issues, and concerns.
- Collaboration with operations and co-planners to align production plans with material availability.
- Reports potential and existing roadblocks to superiors and monitors implementation of plans.
- Adapts to change positively and effectively manages multiple tasks.
- Builds trust and maintains healthy working relationships through integrity and respect.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
- Engineering fields are specifically preferred for equivalent qualifications beyond Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in food manufacturing or FMCG, preferably in Production Planning and Inventory Control.
- Specialized Knowledge:
- Advanced Excel, Data Analytics, Warehouse Management.
- Familiar with SAP, MRP, ERP systems.
- Basic knowledge level is required for SAP, MRP, and ERP systems proficiency.
- Core Competencies:
- Strong understanding of procurement and production systems.
- Experience in web-based and Excel-based planning tools.
- Excellent communication skills.
