Strategic Material Planner: Optimize Inventory & Production

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

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