Material Planner | Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro

Emapta Global; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent

Permanent WFH arrangement

Night differential pay

Fixed weekends off

Salary Advance Program through ourbank

Unlimited upskilling through Emapta

Job summary

Emapta Global in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Kinaxis expert to join our permanent work-from-home team as Material Planner. You will guide procurement priorities, reduce inventory exposure, and help manufacturing teams respond confidently to supply risks in a global collaboration environment.

This night-shift role offers weekends off, Day 1 HMO, and a pathway to growth within a Top 1% talent culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of hands-on materials planning, supply planning, or buyer/planner experience in manufacturing
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or Kinaxis Maestro for materials planning, supply planning, or inventory management
• Proficiency in Oracle EBS or SAP, including MRP, purchasing, and inventory modules
• Strong knowledge of MRP logic, safety stock, inventory coverage, aging, and E&O inventory management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven collaboration with Supply Planning, Production Planning, Sourcing, External Operations, Quality, Master Data, and Customer Service teams
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, including supplier and cross-functional coordination
• Experience in OTC pharmaceuticals, CPG, or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments is preferred
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is an advantage
• Familiarity with Apache Superset, Power BI, or SQL for business intelligence and analytics is a plus
• Experience in a Planning Center of Excellence (CoE) or similar planning structure is preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly Material Requirements Planning (MRP) cycles, including purchase order placement, expediting, deferrals, cancellations, and end-to-end PO management through receipt
• Manage supplier schedules, order confirmations, and delivery commitments, ensuring supplier accountability and on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance
• Monitor inventory coverage, health, aging, turns, and days of supply, adjusting safety stock parameters within approved Planning Center of Excellence (CoE) guidelines and conducting monthly inventory policy reviews
• Identify and prevent excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory through early risk detection, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and disposition recommendations supported by quantified financial impacts
• Maintain accurate planning master data, including lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), lot sizes, safety stock, and planning parameters, coordinating updates and audits with Master Data and Supply Planning teams
• Resolve material planning exceptions within service level agreements (SLAs), participate in weekly Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) meetings, and coordinate recovery plans with Customer Service for material-related delays
• Escalate supplier capacity, lead-time, and yield risks beyond approved planning limits to Supply Planning leadership and Sourcing, providing actionable recommendations.
• Track key supply chain KPIs, including supplier OTIF, timely PO placement, E&O trends and aging, inventory turns, days of supply by segment, and planning parameter compliance with CoE audit requirements

Skills

Kinaxis

Materials planning

MRP knowledge

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Kinaxis Maestro

Oracle EBS

SAP

Job description

Kinaxis Expertise for Smarter Pharmaceutical Production and Inventory Performance

Critical healthcare products cannot reach customers without disciplined planning and dependable materials. In the Material Planner position, your hands-on Kinaxis experience will guide procurement priorities, reduce inventory exposure, and help manufacturing teams respond confidently to supply risks. Grow a long-term global career with Emapta while enjoying permanent work-from-home flexibility, weekends off, international collaboration, and Day 1 HMO. Exceptional contributions deserve a Top 1% experience for Top 1% talent.

Role Snapshot

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Setup: Permanent Work From Home

Shift: Night Shift, Weekends Off

Benefits

• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Competitive Salary Package
• Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
• Permanent WFH arrangement
• Fixed weekends off
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of hands-on materials planning, supply planning, or buyer/planner experience in manufacturing, including material requirements and inventory planning
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse or Kinaxis Maestro for materials planning, supply planning, or inventory management
• Proficiency in Oracle EBS or SAP, including MRP, purchasing, and inventory modules
• Strong knowledge of MRP logic, safety stock, inventory coverage, aging, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for raw data analysis, trend interpretation, and reporting
• Proven collaboration with Supply Planning, Production Planning, Sourcing, External Operations, Quality, Master Data, and Customer Service teams
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, including supplier and cross-functional coordination
• Experience in OTC pharmaceuticals, CPG, or FDA-regulated (cGMP) manufacturing environments is preferred
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is an advantage
• Familiarity with Apache Superset, Power BI, or SQL for business intelligence and analytics is a plus
• Experience in a Planning Center of Excellence (CoE) or similar planning structure is preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Execute weekly Material Requirements Planning (MRP) cycles, including purchase order placement, expediting, deferrals, cancellations, and end-to-end PO management through receipt
• Manage supplier schedules, order confirmations, and delivery commitments, ensuring supplier accountability and on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance
• Monitor inventory coverage, health, aging, turns, and days of supply, adjusting safety stock parameters within approved Planning Center of Excellence (CoE) guidelines and conducting monthly inventory policy reviews
• Identify and prevent excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory through early risk detection, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and disposition recommendations supported by quantified financial impacts
• Maintain accurate planning master data, including lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), lot sizes, safety stock, and planning parameters, coordinating updates and audits with Master Data and Supply Planning teams
• Resolve material planning exceptions within service level agreements (SLAs), participate in weekly Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) meetings, and coordinate recovery plans with Customer Service for material-related delays
• Escalate supplier capacity, lead-time, and yield risks beyond approved planning limits to Supply Planning leadership and Sourcing, providing actionable recommendations.
• Track key supply chain KPIs, including supplier OTIF, timely PO placement, E&O trends and aging, inventory turns, days of supply by segment, and planning parameter compliance with CoE audit requirements

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines: home to professionals who choose growth, balance, and impact. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta offers more than opportunities -- it provides a career environment where people thrive. Collaborate with global teams, build meaningful expertise, and grow in a culture that prioritizes both performance and well-being.