Material Planner

Mary Grace Foods, Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Grace Foods, Inc. is seeking a Material Planner to manage materials requirements for the production department, ensuring accurate inventory and efficient production flow at minimum cost.

The role involves collaborating with purchasing, placing orders, and liaising with suppliers. The ideal candidate has a background in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain, 1 year in food manufacturing, and strong proficiency in advanced Excel, data analytics, and planning tools such as SAP and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in food manufacturing or FMCG, preferably in Production Planning and Inventory Control.
• Advanced Excel, Data Analytics, Warehouse Management.
• Familiar with SAP, MRP, ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement and production systems.
• Experience in web-based and Excel-based planning tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Material Resource Planning (MRP): Prepare and develop Materials Requirement Plan based on production plan requirements and forecasted demand; Review requirements movement to prevent delays; Plot materials delivery per department.
• Inventory Control: Ensure accurate inventory in raw materials and internal warehouses; Manage inventory flow to ensure on-time delivery; Create a schedule for ordering materials to maintain efficient inventory levels.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Prepare weekly and monthly OTIF reports; Review supplier reliability and report findings to supervisor.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate order status to internal customers; Coordinate with departments regarding supply deviations for quick resolution.
• Other Competencies: Proactive communication; align production plans with material availability; report roadblocks; adapt to change; build trust and maintain relationships.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data Analytics

Warehouse Management

Excellent communication

Procurement knowledge

Production planning

Planning tools (web-based/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MRP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Material Planner is responsible for planning and monitoring the materials requirement of the department, both direct and indirect, ensuring accurate inventory, efficient production flow at the least possible cost. S/he is also responsible in managing inventories, collaborating with the purchasing department, placing orders, and liaising with suppliers.

Responsibilities

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

• Prepares and develops Materials Requirement Plan based on production plan requirements and forecasted demand (weekly, monthly, yearly).
• Reviews requirements movement and materials completion to prevent delays in production flow.
• Plots materials delivery based on agreed requirements per department.

Inventory Control

• Ensures accurate inventory in raw material and internal non-food warehouses.
• Manages inventory flow and ensures materials are delivered on time and in full.
• Creates a schedule for ordering materials to maintain efficient inventory levels.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Prepares weekly and monthly reports based on On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Reviews supplier reliability and reports findings to immediate superior when necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicates order status to internal customers, highlighting product and production constraints.
• Coordinates with involved departments regarding supply deviations for immediate resolution.

Other Competencies

• Proactive communication with departments on changes, issues, and concerns.
• Collaboration with operations and co-planners to align production plans with material availability.
• Reports potential and existing roadblocks to superiors and monitors implementation of plans.
• Adapts to change positively and effectively manages multiple tasks.
• Builds trust and maintains healthy working relationships through integrity and respect.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent ; engineering fields are specifically preferred for equivalent qualifications beyond Industrial Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Minimum 1 year in food manufacturing or FMCG, preferably in Production Planning and Inventory Control.
• Advanced Excel, Data Analytics, Warehouse Management.
• Familiar with SAP, MRP, ERP systems.
• Basic knowledge level is required for SAP, MRP, and ERP systems proficiency.
• Strong understanding of procurement and production systems.
• Experience in web-based and Excel-based planning tools.
• Excellent communication skills.