Material Planner – Supply Chain & Inventory Management

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Material Planner to join our supply chain team. In this position you will ensure that material requirements are accurately planned, orders are released on time, and inventory levels are optimised to support production.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain MRP settings in SAP and verify that master data is correct.
• Analyze weekly MRP results, assess forecast accuracy and archive relevant data.
• Release weekly purchase orders to vendors and monitor ASN and goods receipt processes.
• Review daily production plans and shortage lists, and develop action plans to resolve material bottlenecks.
• Monitor inventory levels and propose measures to control stock.
• Evaluate transport costs and optimise shipping instructions.
• Track ordering performance and work with vendors to improve on‑time delivery rates.
• Manage engineering change notice (ECN) materials and devise strategies for excess and obsolete (E&O) stock.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience with materials planning, inventory control and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical mindset, data‑driven and results‑oriented.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Familiarity with electronic raw materials.

Required skills

• SAP (MRP module)