Senior Materials Planner: Lead Inventory & MRP Excellence

First Sumiden Circuits, Inc.; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

First Sumiden Circuits, Inc. in the Philippines (Cabuyao, Laguna) seeks an experienced Materials Planning Lead to oversee material planning activities and lead a team of planners. Responsibilities include maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring timely raw material orders.

You will develop MRP-based plans aligned with production schedules, coordinate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Warehouse, and drive process improvements to reduce costs and prevent shortages.

Qualifications

• BS Industrial Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years experience in Materials Planning, preferably in electronics.
• Knowledgeable in inventory control, inventory limits and turnover.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and critical thinking.
• Knowledgeable in conducting material WIP counting and can generate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Good people handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, mentors, and trains material planners to ensure accurate and timely raw material ordering.
• Develops and implements material plans (MRP) based on production schedules and demand forecasts to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Oversees inventory accuracy, including tracking, auditing, and managing inventory levels to minimize holding costs while avoiding shortages.
• Develops and refines processes, workflows, and procedures within the materials planning department.
• Collaborates with Production, Procurement, Engineering, and Warehouse department to align material requirements with overall business goals.
• Resolves complex supply chain issues and escalated operational problems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

BS Industrial Engineering

Tools

MRP system

MS Excel

Inventory software

Job description

First Sumiden Circuits, Inc. in the Philippines (Cabuyao, Laguna) seeks an experienced Materials Planning Lead to oversee material planning activities and lead a team of planners. Responsibilities include maintaining optimal inventory levels and ensuring timely raw material orders.

You will develop MRP-based plans aligned with production schedules, coordinate with Production, Procurement, Engineering and Warehouse, and drive process improvements to reduce costs and prevent shortages.