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A leading company is seeking a Material Planner to ensure timely procurement and ensure the availability of materials crucial for production. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong ERP proficiency, and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include managing inventory and coordinating with suppliers while following lean manufacturing principles.
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The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement and availability of materials required for production. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, monitoring inventory levels and aligning material supply with production demand to avoid shortages or excess stock. The planner plays a critical role in maintaining smooth operations within the supply chain and production departments.
Scope of the Role
• Inventory management
Qualifications:
• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of material planning concepts such as MRP, safety stock, and lead times.
• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning tools or software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) principles.
Skills:
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.