Global Material Planner: Optimize Inventory & Supply Chain

Somfy Group; Felgueiras; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SOMFY, a global leader in home automation, is seeking a Material Planner to secure material availability for production by coordinating suppliers, planning, logistics and warehouses. You will optimize inventory, manage procurement priorities and ensure on-time material delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP/MRP experience (preferably SAP S/4HANA), and excellent communication across internal teams and external suppliers. A manufacturing background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in material planning, procurement planning, supply planning, production planning or logistics planning.
• Good understanding of inventory management, procurement lead times, supplier follow-up and transport flows.
• Ability to analyze requirements, identify inconsistencies and anticipate shortage risks.
• Capacity to manage priorities in a fast-changing operational environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
• English language proficiency at B2 level minimum, with ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and international stakeholders.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement Planning or similar role in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of MES is an advantage.
• Proven experience in manufacturing with interaction between suppliers, production planning, warehouse and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Update long-term procurement plans on an 18 to 24-month horizon.
• Perform stock sizing to balance material availability and inventory optimization.
• Evaluate shortage risks and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Analyze requirements and send purchase orders, forecasts and procurement priorities to suppliers.
• Manage pre-production requirements, ramp-ups and ramp-downs to support product lifecycle.
• Book transport flows and track execution for timely material delivery.
• Follow up supplier acknowledgments, overdue deliveries and confirmations.
• Prioritize daily deliveries according to production needs and shortage risks.
• Ensure master data reliability in the information system (planning, procurement, logistics).
• Lead continuous improvement plans related to procurement planning, supplier follow-up, stock accuracy and material flow.

Skills

Strong planning discipline

Analytical mindset

Communication and coordination

Planning data proficiency

Problem-solving orientation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

MES knowledge

Job description

SOMFY, a global leader in home automation, is seeking a Material Planner to secure material availability for production by coordinating suppliers, planning, logistics and warehouses. You will optimize inventory, manage procurement priorities and ensure on-time material delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ERP/MRP experience (preferably SAP S/4HANA), and excellent communication across internal teams and external suppliers. A manufacturing background is essential.