Strategic Material Planner: Optimize Inventory & Supply

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Felgueiras; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global transformation

International exposure

Career growth

Job summary

Somfy is seeking a structured and analytical Material Planner to secure material availability for production, balancing inventory with procurement priorities and transport coordination.

The role interfaces with suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams to prevent disruptions and optimize material flows. Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and 3+ years in related roles are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in material/supply planning or logistics planning.
• Experience in material planning, procurement planning, supply planning or logistics planning.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, lead times, supplier follow-up and transport flows.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher for international supplier communication.
• Experience with ERP/MRP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of MES is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update long-term procurement plans on an 18–24 month horizon.
• Perform stock sizing to balance availability and optimization.
• Evaluate shortage risks and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Send purchase orders, forecasts and priorities to suppliers.
• Manage pre-production requirements, ramp-ups and ramp-downs.
• Book transport flows and track delivery of materials.
• Follow up on supplier acknowledgments and overdue deliveries.
• Provide priority instructions on daily deliveries according to production needs.
• Ensure master data integrity in planning, procurement, and logistics systems.
• Lead continuous improvement in procurement planning, supplier follow-up, stock accuracy and material flow.

Skills

English B2

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Coordination skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

MES

Job description

Somfy is seeking a structured and analytical Material Planner to secure material availability for production, balancing inventory with procurement priorities and transport coordination.

The role interfaces with suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams to prevent disruptions and optimize material flows. Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and 3+ years in related roles are required.