Global Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & Delivery

SOMFY Group; Felgueiras; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Career growth and development

Global transformation journey

Job summary

SOMFY Group is seeking a Material Planner to secure material availability for production while optimizing inventory, procurement planning and transport coordination. You will interface with suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams to prevent supply disruptions and support a smooth manufacturing flow.

The role requires a structured, analytical supply chain professional with solid planning discipline, ERP/MRP experience (preferably SAP S/4HANA) and strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3+ years in material planning, procurement planning, supply planning or logistics planning.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or ERP/MRP environments.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• English at B2 level minimum, with ability to communicate with international stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of MES is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with supplier interactions.

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 internal and external 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 to ensure timely material delivery.
• Follow up supplier receipts, overdue deliveries and delivery confirmations.
• Give priority instructions on daily deliveries according to production needs.
• Ensure reliability of master data in planning, procurement and logistics parameters.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement plans related to procurement planning, supplier follow-up, stock accuracy and material flow performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning discipline

Procurement coordination

Supplier follow-up

Inventory management

Transport coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

SOMFY Group is seeking a Material Planner to secure material availability for production while optimizing inventory, procurement planning and transport coordination. You will interface with suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams to prevent supply disruptions and support a smooth manufacturing flow.

The role requires a structured, analytical supply chain professional with solid planning discipline, ERP/MRP experience (preferably SAP S/4HANA) and strong Excel