Material Planning Engineer SAP & MRP Expert

CATL; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

CATL Türkiye seeks a Production Planning Engineer based at our Bursa facility. You will manage the seamless flow of materials to support production schedules, forecast demand, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with Procurement, Warehousing, Production and Quality teams to address delays or shortages.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on ERP and MRP experience (SAP preferred), advanced Excel skills, and the ability to optimize inventory while minimizing obsolete stock in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in material planning, production control, or supply chain roles in manufacturing; automotive/battery/electronics preferred.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Experience with ERP systems and MRP modules; SAP preferred.
• Strong analytics and data-processing skills; advanced Excel; Power BI and SQL are a plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- to medium-term material requirements plans (MRP) based on forecasts and schedules.
• Monitor daily production progress and material consumption; escalate shortages in advance.
• Analyze inventory turnover; identify slow-moving/obsolete materials and implement reduction plans.
• Act as primary contact for material issues; collaborate with Procurement, Warehousing, Production, and Quality.
• Assist Finance with monthly/quarterly physical inventories; maintain material master data in ERP.

Skills

MRP planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

SQL

Power BI

SAP

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

CATL Türkiye seeks a Production Planning Engineer based at our Bursa facility. You will manage the seamless flow of materials to support production schedules, forecast demand, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with Procurement, Warehousing, Production and Quality teams to address delays or shortages.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, hands-on ERP and MRP experience (SAP preferred), advanced Excel skills, and the ability to optimize inventory while minimizing obsolete stock in