Senior Materials Planner

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Materials Planner / Buyer to manage end-to-end material availability and ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role is responsible for planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, supplier follow-up, and ERP/MRP execution across a broad range of purchased materials and external processing services. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where maintaining material availability while optimizing inventory and costs is critical. Key Responsibilities Material Planning & ERP/MRP Management Execute daily and weekly material planning activities using ERP/MRP systems. Convert demand forecasts and production schedules into material requirements. Monitor and manage purchase requirements, order releases, rescheduling, and inventory replenishment activities. Maintain planning-related master data, including lead times, safety stock levels, lot-sizing parameters, supplier information, and bill-of-material accuracy. Support new product launches, engineering changes, and material phase-in/phase-out activities. Coordinate inventory rotation and material control practices to ensure proper stock management. Supplier Coordination & Procurement Support Manage material supply schedules and coordinate deliveries with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and proactively address supply, capacity, and delivery risks. Coordinate external processing requirements and material flow with subcontractors and service providers. Work cross-functionally with production, quality, purchasing, and logistics teams to resolve material-related issues. Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Inventory Management Ensure optimal inventory levels while supporting production requirements and working capital objectives. Analyze inventory trends and identify opportunities to reduce excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock. Support inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities. Balance service levels, lead times, supplier constraints, and storage capacity requirements. Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement Maintain high levels of data integrity within ERP systems. Analyze planning and inventory performance metrics and recommend improvements. Drive process enhancements that improve material availability, planning accuracy, and operational efficiency. Support ongoing supply chain and operational excellence initiatives. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in materials planning within a manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes. Solid understanding of inventory management principles, lead-time planning, safety stock, and demand planning concepts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Hands-on, proactive working style, comfortable on the shop floor and with daily firefighting.

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