Material Planner

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

As a global leader in home and building automation, SOMFY is dedicated to shaping smarter living environments and inspiring new ways of living for everyone.

A French, family-owned and independent group, we have been continuously growing since our founding. For more than 50 years, we have been the global leader in home automation and a pioneer in smart living solutions. Innovation drives our daily operations and ensures the excellence of our products and services.

We are present in 59 countries, supported by a global industrial and logistics network, and operate 17 R&D centers worldwide.

Deeply committed to the well-being of our approximately 6,000 employees, we invest in their long-term employability through internal mobility and skills development. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, supported by a strong corporate culture.

Job Description

1. Role overview

This role ensures the availability of components and trading products at the required date to support production plans, while optimizing inventory levels, procurement planning and transport organization. The Material Planner acts as a key interface between suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams to secure material flows and prevent supply disruptions.

Proposed mission

Ensure the availability of components and trading products at nominal date to enable the execution of production plans, while optimizing inventory management, procurement priorities and transport organization.

Main responsibilities

• Update long-term procurement plans on an 18 to 24-month horizon.
• Perform stock sizing activities to ensure the right balance between material availability and inventory optimization.
• Evaluate shortage risks, identify potential supply disruptions and take corrective actions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze the consistency of requirements and send purchase orders, forecasts and procurement priorities to suppliers.
• Manage pre-production requirements, ramp-ups and ramp-downs to support product lifecycle and production changes.
• Book transport flows and track their execution to ensure timely delivery of materials and trading products.
• Follow up supplier receipt acknowledgments, overdue deliveries and delivery confirmations.
• Give priority instructions on daily deliveries according to production needs and shortage risks.
• Ensure the reliability of master data in the information system, including 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.

Performance indicators

• Impact of supply disruptions on customer service rate.
• Healthy Stock Ratio.
• Supplier service rate.
• Days of Inventory Outstanding.
• Number and criticality of shortages affecting production plans.
• On-time execution of procurement and transport follow-up actions.

Target recruitment profile

The ideal profile is a structured and analytical supply chain professional with strong planning discipline, good understanding of procurement flows, supplier follow-up, inventory management and transport coordination. The person should be able to anticipate risks, prioritize actions and work closely with production, purchasing, logistics and suppliers to secure material availability.

Main interfaces

The role will interact regularly with Quality teams, NPI/EOL coordinators, Transport teams, Warehouse teams, Purchasing teams, Production, Planning, Technical Data teams, suppliers and transport service providers. It requires strong coordination to align material needs, supplier commitments, transport execution and production priorities.

Qualifications

Essential requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a 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 a similar role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) is considered an advantage
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with direct interaction between suppliers, production planning, warehouse and logistics operations.

Valued skills and experience

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or shared services supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP or equivalent planning tools.
• Experience with supplier service rate monitoring, shortage management and stock optimization.
• Understanding of ramp-up, ramp-down, pre-production or new product introduction requirements.
• Ability to work with planning data, forecasts, purchase orders and logistics parameters.
• Rigor, persistence, anticipation, analytical mindset and strong problem-solving orientation.
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.
• High adaptability in changing production and supply environments.
• Strong anticipation and prioritization skills.
• Persistence and resilience when managing suppliers and shortage situations.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a high-impact global transformation journey.
• International exposure through collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders worldwide.
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
• Long-term career opportunities within a global leader committed to excellence and sustainable growth.

Important: Only applications submitted with an English CV through our secure system will be considered!

The protection of our candidates’ personal data is a commitment of Somfy Group. We therefore ask any candidate to submit their application to us exclusively via our secure system, and not by email or postal.