Planning Engineer: Manufacturing & ERP Optimization

Reed Recruitment Türkiye; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

REED Turkey is seeking a Planning Engineer for a manufacturing client. The role focuses on material planning, MRP execution in Canias ERP, and creating Master Production Schedules aligned with orders and inventory targets.

The candidate will perform capacity planning, monitor production output, and track KPIs like OTIF, while ensuring BOM and routing data accuracy within the ERP system. Strong Excel, problem-solving, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in production and material planning, preferably within high-volume assembly, automotive supplier, or white goods manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly in production planning, MRP, and inventory management processes (Canias ERP experience is highly preferred).
• Good understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), routing management, and capacity planning methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in inventory management, safety stock planning, lead time management, and capacity planning applications.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP (Material Requirements Planning) processes through the Canias ERP system to identify material requirements and support procurement activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Master Production Schedules (MPS) in line with customer orders and inventory targets.
• Perform capacity planning for production work centers, identify potential bottlenecks, and develop corrective actions proactively.
• Monitor daily production output, analyze deviations from plan, and revise production schedules accordingly.
• Track inventory levels of critical domestic and imported components and contribute to inventory optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and report key operational KPIs, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), capacity utilization, and production efficiency.
• Ensure the accuracy of routing, work center, and Bill of Materials (BOM) data within the ERP system and support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Education

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Canias ERP

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

REED Turkey is seeking a Planning Engineer for a manufacturing client. The role focuses on material planning, MRP execution in Canias ERP, and creating Master Production Schedules aligned with orders and inventory targets.

The candidate will perform capacity planning, monitor production output, and track KPIs like OTIF, while ensuring BOM and routing data accuracy within the ERP system. Strong Excel, problem-solving, and teamwork are essential.