Material Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and circulate monthly demand derived from project inputs to initiate supply planning activities
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on projected demand to ensure customer satisfaction
• Modify and adapt production plans in response to engineering changes and material availability
• Coordinate closely with Program Management, Engineering, SCM, and Manufacturing to fulfill demand on time
• Ensure ERP (SAP) systems are updated with real-time data, including material consumption and activity confirmation
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts at various aggregation levels
• Validate demand plans using cross-functional data inputs as part of integrated business planning
• Analyze supply-demand constraints and risks; recommend actions for inventory optimization
• Generate and present monthly KPIs and performance reports across departments

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 10–12 years of experience in demand planning and project scheduling
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP for planning and reporting
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with consistent results
• Fluent in English

Preferred:

• 5+ years of industry or region-specific experience
• Experienced in business planning and S&OP processes

Key Competencies:

Behavioral:

• Planning and Organizing
• Time and Process Management
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Self-Motivated and Result-Driven
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

Functional:

• Resource Management
• Operational Acumen
• Operational Excellence
• Material Resource Planning (MRP)
• ERP (SAP) Expertise