Senior Officer - Material Planning

101162 Johnson Electric Private Limited – Manufacturing; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Material Planner in India to plan material requirements, run MRP and issue purchase requisitions. You will monitor local and imported materials, maintain optimal inventory levels, and ensure accurate master data in Oracle ERP.

Collaboration with procurement, production, and logistics is essential to prevent line stoppages and ensure smooth imports. The role emphasizes coordination for customs clearance, import documentation and timely shipments, within a global

Qualifications

• Experience in planning for manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with import documentation and customs processes.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP workflows and master data management.
• Ability to coordinate with procurement, production and logistics teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on production schedules and forecasts.
• Run MRP and generate purchase requisitions on time.
• Monitor material availability (local & import) to avoid line stoppages.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG as applicable).
• Execute MRP in ERP systems (Oracle ERP).
• Ensure master data accuracy (BOM, lead time, safety stock, MOQ).
• Track planning exceptions (shortages, delays, excess stock).
• Monitor shipment status (ETD, ETA) and ensure timely customs clearance.
• Ensure availability of import documentation: Invoice, Packing List, BOE, COO, etc.
• Follow up on port clearance and inland transportation to plant.

Skills

Material planning

MRP execution

ERP systems

Supplier coordination

Inventory control

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

To ensure uninterrupted production by planning and controlling material availability, including imported materials, while optimizing inventory levels and coordinating with procurement, suppliers, and logistics teams.

Roles & Responsibility

• Plan material requirements based on production schedules and forecasts
• Run MRP and generate purchase requisitions on time
• Monitor material availability (local & import) to avoid line stoppages
• Maintain optimal inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG as applicable)

MRP & System Management

• Execute MRP in ERP systems (Oracle ERP)
• Ensure master data accuracy (BOM, lead time, safety stock, MOQ)
• Track planning exceptions (shortages, delays, excess stock)
• Monitor shipment status (ETD, ETA) and ensure timely customs clearance
• Ensure availability of import documentation: Invoice, Packing List, BOE, COO, etc.
• Follow up on port clearance and inland transportation to plant

Regulatory & Compliance

• Basic knowledge of import regulations, duties, and documentation
• Coordinate for customs clearance and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
• Support audit requirements related to import transactions

Supplier & Procurement

• Follow up with overseas and domestic suppliers for on-time delivery
• Monitor supplier performance and escalates delays
• Align with procurement team on order prioritization

Production & Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with Production and Stores for material readiness

Inventory Control

• Control excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179).

For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.