Manufacturing jobs in Portugal

The Material Planner (Direct Material) is responsible for ensuring timely availability of materials to support production needs while optimizing cost and inventory levels. The role involves close coordination with suppliers and internal teams to prevent shortages, reduce obsolescence, and drive continuous improvement in material planning processes.

• Responsible for direct material planning, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, with lowest cost and in the correct quantities to meet customer demands.
• Monitor and control inventory levels against agreed target levels
• Work closely with FG planner or Product Planning Group to minimize material obsolescence
• Responsible for meeting material allocation strategy and cost savings targets, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Actively contributes to the development and support of material planning processes and review ways to make continuous improvements.
• Drive site / global projects related to SCM portfolio

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.