The materials planner plays a key role in ensuring thetimely availability of raw materials and components for production,while optimizing inventory and managing costs.
this positionrequires a strong understanding of material planning, suppliercoordination, and inventory management to support smooth operationsacross the supply chain.
the ideal candidate will be highlyorganized, proactive, and skilled in data analysis, with a focus oncontinuous improvement and collaboration across multipledepartments.
main responsibilities: material planning &procurement - develop and maintain material requirement plans (plexmrp) based on customer orders, production schedules, and inventorylevels.
- ensure the timely procurement of plastic pellets, paints,chemicals, and auxiliary materials (e.g., tapes, clips, seals,screws) to support uninterrupted production.
- monitor materialconsumption and adjust procurement plans accordingly to avoidshortages or excess stock.
supplier coordination & inventorymanagement - work closely with suppliers and procurement teams toensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
- optimizeinventory levels to balance cost efficiency with productioncontinuity, preventing stockouts and overstock situations.
-implement and monitor safety stock levels, reorder points, and leadtimes for critical materials.
customer demand & forecastmanagement - analyze customer demand forecasts from hyundai, gm,nissan, ford, stellantis, and other oems, adjusting material plansaccordingly.
- align material availability with just-in-time (jit)and just-in-sequence (jis) delivery requirements to meet customerexpectations.
- collaborate with customer service teams to manageorder fluctuations and demand changes.
production schedulingsupport - work closely with the production planner to ensurematerial availability aligns with daily and weekly productionplans.
- address any material shortages or delays promptly tominimize production disruptions.
- coordinate with warehouse andlogistics teams to prioritize urgent material needs.
automatedwarehouse & system integration - utilize mrp systems to monitorand control material flow.
- ensure proper integration of rawmaterial planning with warehouse operations for efficient stockretrieval and usage.
- continuously improve system accuracy, dataintegrity, and reporting mechanisms.
shelf-life & obsoletematerial control - monitor and manage shelf life of raw materials,especially paints, chemicals, and plastic resins, ensuring usagebefore expiration.
- implement first-in-first-out (fifo) andfirst-expire-first-out (fefo) inventory management strategies.
-identify and proactively manage slow-moving or obsolete materials,working with production and purchasing teams to reduce excess stockand write-offs.
- track inventory aging and stock days to optimizeinventory turns and avoid material obsolescence.
cost control &waste reduction - optimize material usage and procurementstrategies to minimize scrap, waste, and excess inventory costs.
-identify cost-saving opportunities in material planning andpurchasing without compromising quality and production efficiency.data analysis & reporting - track and analyze key performanceindicators (kpis), such as on-time material availability, inventoryturnover, and supplier performance.
- monitor and report inventoryaging, shelf-life utilization, and slow-moving stock trends tosupport decision-making.
- prepare reports on material planningefficiency, forecast accuracy, and stock levels for managementreview.
cross-functional collaboration - work closely withpurchasing, production, quality, logistics, and customer serviceteams to ensure smooth material flow.
- coordinate with launchteams for new product introductions (npi) and material changes.qualifications: - education background: bachelor's degree - workingexperience: 2-3 years in the same position or related.
- advancedenglish - excel knowledge - materials management - erp system(plex/sap) attractive salary, benefits higher than of the law!
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