Strategic Material Planner for MRP & Supply

Flex; Batam; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Material Planner in BATAM to ensure timely material availability for production and optimize inventory. You will collaborate with Production Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Operations to maintain uninterrupted material flow and on-time deliveries.

Key responsibilities include analyzing demand and schedules, executing MRP, monitoring supply status, maintaining safety stock and reorder points, coordinating with Purchasing for PO placement, and mitigating

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, semiconductor, or high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, LN, BAAN, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Understanding inventory management principles and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in shortage management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand, forecasts, and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Execute MRP planning activities and generate material replenishment plans.
• Monitor material supply status and ensure adequate inventory to support production needs.
• Review and maintain planning parameters including allocation flag, safety stock, and reorder points.
• Coordinate with Purchasing teams to ensure timely placement and execution of purchase orders.
• Identify potential material shortages and proactively develop mitigation plans.
• Drive escalation activities with GCM for critical material constraints.
• Conduct regular shortage reviews and communicate risks, impacts, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Evaluate material supply risks related to demand changes, allocation situations, and long lead-time components.
• Monitor inventory health and ensure inventory levels are aligned with business targets.
• Analyze excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory and develop reduction strategies.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and working capital improvement programs.
• Partner with Sourcing and Commodity Managers on supply continuity strategies
• Work closely with Production Planners to ensure material readiness for work order releases.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and product transitions

Skills

MRP planning

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Tools

SAP

Oracle

LN

BAAN

Job description

Flex is seeking a Material Planner in BATAM to ensure timely material availability for production and optimize inventory. You will collaborate with Production Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Operations to maintain uninterrupted material flow and on-time deliveries.

Key responsibilities include analyzing demand and schedules, executing MRP, monitoring supply status, maintaining safety stock and reorder points, coordinating with Purchasing for PO placement, and mitigating