Material Planner

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan and facilitate on-time materials to the production line as and when required, avoiding disruption to production Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time Develop and implement processes and work with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives Support supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met Preferred candidate profile