Global Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & Delivery

Somfy Group; Porto; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Career growth opportunities

International collaboration

Job summary

Somfy Group, a global leader in home automation, is seeking a Global Materials Planner in Margaride, Portugal, to secure material availability and optimize inventory across production plans. You will work with suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams to prevent disruptions.

The role requires strong planning discipline, ERP/MRP experience and ability to manage ramps and transport flows. English communication with international stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• 3+ years in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement Planning or logistics planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, procurement lead times, supplier follow-up and transport flows.
• Ability to analyze requirements, identify inconsistencies and anticipate shortage risks.
• Experience with ERP/MRP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA.

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.
• 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 delivery.
• Monitor supplier receipts, overdue deliveries and confirmations; adjust daily deliveries per production needs.
• Ensure accuracy of master data in planning, procurement and logistics parameters.
• Lead continuous improvement plans related to procurement planning and material flow.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement planning

Supply chain optimization

Supplier follow-up

Transport coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Eng)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

MES (advantage)

Job description

Somfy Group, a global leader in home automation, is seeking a Global Materials Planner in Margaride, Portugal, to secure material availability and optimize inventory across production plans. You will work with suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams to prevent disruptions.

The role requires strong planning discipline, ERP/MRP experience and ability to manage ramps and transport flows. English communication with international stakeholders is essential.