Raw Materials Planner

Position Summary / Basic Function

The APS Raw Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials required to support production plans while maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing supply risks and excess or obsolete inventory.

This position manages material requirements through MRP, coordinates purchase orders and supplier deliveries, monitors inventory and material shortages, and works closely with Procurement, Logistics, Production, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of supply.

A Day in the Life

• Execute and monitor MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to ensure raw material availability according to production requirements.
• Analyze material requirements, inventory levels, open purchase orders, demand changes, and supplier commitments.
• Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders and material requirements with suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier deliveries according to production priorities and inventory targets.
• Identify potential material shortages and supply risks, communicate them proactively, and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
• Manage material planning parameters and maintain accurate planning information in SAP.
• Review demand requirements and planning information to anticipate changes that may impact material availability.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Production, Warehouse, and other cross-functional teams to resolve supply and inventory issues.
• Follow up on supplier performance and escalate delivery issues that could affect production continuity.
• Support inventory optimization and obsolete-material reduction initiatives.
• Support physical inventory activities and inventory accuracy.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings related to material availability, shortages, inventory, logistics, and production requirements.
• Prepare and communicate material status, shortages, risks, and recovery plans to relevant stakeholders.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in material planning, production planning, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management.
• Knowledge of MRP concepts and inventory management.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and material follow-up.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization and obsolete-material management.
• Experience working with international suppliers and/or imported materials.
• Knowledge of SAP and IBP.
• Intermediate to advanced English, especially for supplier and cross-functional communication.