Planner - #1095328

The Material Planner is responsible for managing the demand forecast and material availability to ensure adequate supply to support the targeted sales revenue.  The incumbent is the key liaison between buyers and is responsible for communicating material requirements and resolving any supply/demand imbalances with the buyers.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create Job Orders for material planning (MRP) to support customer sales order. 

• Release Purchase Requisition in the Oracle System per Planned Orders. 

• Determine availabilities requirement and adjust/re-adjust in accordance to Sales Work Order changes – pull-in, push-out and cancellation

• Review and release Work Orders with sufficient manufacturing lead-time as per capacity (MPS) and stating the necessary requirements needed - TCN / ECN implementation.  

• Generate Clear To Build (CTB) reports/shortages for material status, Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders informing them of any potential materials shortages that could affect the shipment sales schedule. 

• Commit delivery based on material full kit date and production commitment. 

• Support Customer Focus Team on delivery commitment and supply matters. 

• Analyze and review inventory levels to identify and address potential bottlenecks, shortages, and excess inventory.   

• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Material planning and inventory management.

Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years experience in material planning and scheduling, Preferably in manufacturing environment. 

• Microsoft office.

• Experience in Oracle or similar ERP systems will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and processes. 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.