MRP and Inventory Planner

GEA Germany GmbH; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking an experienced MRP & Inventory Planner to manage SAP-based planning for a global manufacturing environment. You will oversee master data quality, material availability, and alignment with production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

You will collaborate with procurement and production teams, leveraging SAP MD04/MB52/ME2N reports to drive decisions and continuous improvement initiatives across master data governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MRP and inventory planning within manufacturing.
• Advanced SAP skills focusing on MM and PP modules.
• Strong ability to analyse SAP data to guide planning decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain SAP MRP processes from master data to planning runs.
• Keep material master records, BOMs, and work centres accurate in SAP.
• Analyse SAP demand/supply proposals and align with production plans.
• Monitor SAP inventory daily and mitigate shortages or overstock.
• Collaborate with procurement to convert planned orders to purchase orders.
• Coordinate with production to align material availability with schedules.
• Generate insights using SAP reporting tools (MD04, MB52, ME2N).
• Adjust SAP parameters (lot sizes, safety stock, reorder points) for accuracy.
• Support data governance and master data quality improvement.

Skills

MRP & inventory planning

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory optimization

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

MD01/MD02/MD04 transactions

Job description

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Guided by a strong sense of purpose, our more than 18,000 dedicated employees work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

Responsibilities / Tasks

We’re on a mission to keep production flowing seamlessly — no delays, no bottlenecks, no waste. Our team ensures that every product we make is delivered on time, in full, and to the highest quality. We believe in precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we know that the right planning is the heartbeat of operational success— and SAP is at the heart of how we plan, track, and deliver.

The Impact You'll Make

As our MRP & Inventory Planner, you’ll be the operational nerve centre between demand, supply, customer services and production. You’ll harness the full power of SAP’s MRP and inventory management modules — and ensure our master data is accurate, consistent, and optimised — to guarantee materials arrive exactly when they’re needed. Your work will directly influence our ability to meet deadlines, control costs, and maintain world‑class service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the SAP MRP process — from master data accuracy to running MRP simulations and executing planning runs.
• Ensure all material master records, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and work centre data are accurate, complete, and up to date in SAP.
• Analyse SAP‑generated demand and supply proposals, adjusting plans to align with production schedules and lead times.
• Monitor inventory levels in SAP daily, identifying risks of shortages or overstock and taking proactive action.
• Collaborate with procurement to convert planned orders into purchase orders and track supplier confirmations in SAP.
• Work closely with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Use SAP reporting tools (e.g., MD04, MB52, ME2N) to generate actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Optimise SAP parameters (lot sizes, safety stock, reorder points) to improve planning accuracy and reduce waste.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including data governance and master data quality projects.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Proven experience in MRP and inventory planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced SAP skills — hands‑on experience with SAP MM (Materials Management) and PP (Production Planning) modules is essential.
• Strong understanding of SAP transactions for MRP (MD01, MD02, MD04), inventory analysis, and purchase order tracking.
• Solid knowledge of Master Data Management — including material master, vendor master, BOMs, and routing data.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret SAP data and make informed decisions.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively across procurement, production, and supply chain teams.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain best practices is a plus.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end‑user markets.