Material Planning Associate

D & L Industries; Lapu-lapu; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

D & L Industries is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate material flow for production and translate the master production schedule into material requirements. You will ensure uninterrupted supply while minimizing inventory costs.

You will run MRP, create Purchase Requisitions, monitor inventory against safety stock and min/max levels, and coordinate with Procurement and suppliers on delivery dates. The role requires ERP/MRP experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related analytical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or master scheduling.
• Mandatory proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365) and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP: Run and analyze the Material Requirements Planning system to determine the exact quantity and timing of materials needed for production.
• Create Purchase Requisition for external suppliers based on MRP output and production schedules.
• Monitor material inventory levels against planning parameters (safety stock, min/max levels) and adjust order quantities.
• Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to confirm delivery dates and expedite critical orders to prevent disruptions.
• Coordinate with Production Scheduling and Operations to understand capacity and adjust material delivery timelines.
• Continuously monitor and update material lead times in the planning system.
• Ensure integrity of BOMs, D365 on-hand inventory, lead times, and MOQs in the MRP model.
• Generate periodic material consumption reports and material checklist requests.
• Track supplier performance (OTD, quality) with Purchasing and report variances.
• Identify and resolve immediate material shortages or quality issues affecting production.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

D365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

The Material Planner is responsible for coordinating the flow of materials to support production activities and inventory goals. This involves translating the master production schedule (MPS) into specific material requirements, generating purchase requisitions, and ensuring uninterrupted supply while minimizing inventory holding costs and material shortages.

Key responsibilities

• Execute MRP: Run and analyze the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to determine the exact quantity and timing of materials needed for production

• Create Purchase Requisition (PRS) for external suppliers based on MRP output and production schedules

• Monitor material inventory levels against planning parameters (safety stock, min/max levels) and adjust order quantities to maintain optimal stock without risking obsolescence or stock‑outs

• Coordinate with the Procurement team and suppliers to confirm delivery dates, late orders, cancellations, reschedule shipments as needed based on changes in the production schedule, and expedite critical orders to prevent production disruptions

• Coordinate closely with Production Scheduling and Operations to understand manufacturing capacity, resolve material constraints, and adjust material delivery timelines accordingly

• Continuously monitor and update material lead times in the planning system to ensure the accuracy of the MRP output

• Ensure the integrity of critical material planning data within the MRP application model, including Bills of Material (BOMs), D365 On-Hand inventory, lead times, and MOQs

• Generate periodic material consumption reports as required by the customer, and material checklist requests

• Track and report on key supplier performance indicators, focusing on On‑Time Delivery (OTD) and quality compliance for materials in coordination with the Purchasing Department

• Identify, communicate, and resolve immediate material shortages or quality issues that could impact the production line

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related analytical field

• 2-4 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or master scheduling, preferably within a manufacturing environment

• Mandatory proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365)

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables)

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and inventory control methods