Material Planner

Role Objectives

The Material Planner is responsible for overseeing raw material and packaging supply planning, ensuring cost-effective ordering and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Collaborate with production planners to meet material requirements, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement in inventory optimization.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan raw material and corresponding packaging supply

• Ensure that raw materials are ordered in the most cost-effective way and that Raw Material stocks are kept at the targeted service & inventory levels

• Monitor supplier performance for key raw materials and pack

• Create a monthly MRP plan based on production needs and available inventories

• Expedite and postpone raw and package materials to support and maintain a flexible production schedule while communicating with business units and support departments

• Monitor raw and package inventory to achieve continuous improvement in inventory optimization

• Work closely with the production planners to get the material requirements and issue the planned orders

• Escalate to Procurement any material issue that may become a potential risk

• Secure needed materials for any new trials or new initiatives

• Monitor the R&PM planning KPIs and update ending stock report.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS

• 2 - 3 years of proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the FMCG industry.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.