Material Planner

Summary: Experienced Vendor Scheduler will ensure the presence of raw materials, packaging materials and intercompany products in such a way that the materials are available for production on time, taking the lead times of the suppliers and in compliance with the stock management policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Timely placement of Purchase Orders of Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, Intercompany products and products for resale (PFR) at the supplier based on system settings.

· Obtaining delivery commitment from suppliers for the purchase orders placed.

· Record and update process -and master data in SAP timely to give accurate visibility to planners, purchasing and production.

· To identify future supply constraints before they become problematic, and work with stakeholders to develop options for the resolution, minimizing production outage.

· Optimize stock levels by following the system proposals and make proposals on improvements (including Slow moving and obsolete stock).

· Raise supplier complaints as necessary ensuring corrective actions are implemented by the suppliers to prevent re-occurrence.

· Maintain Vendor OTIF and review on a monthly basis, escalating performance issues to the relevant Procurement Manager and Supply Chain if necessary.

· Participate in supplier review meetings as required.

· Comply with SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) norms at the plant.

· Collaborate in continuous improvement projects and activities in order to optimize vendor scheduling.

Job Requirements:

· Knowledge/experience in a Supply Chain, Logistics and/or Manufacturing environment

· Strong IT skills, particularly on MS Excel

· Proactive, with an ability to identify potential blockers/issues and work with relevant stakeholders to prevent/rectify issue

· Attention to detail

· Excellent communication and relationship building skills

· SAP knowledge/experience strongly desired

· Continuous improvement mentality

Qualifications:

3-5 Years of job-related experience required.

Bachelors Degree

SAP Experience