Role Objectives The Material Planner is responsible for overseeing raw material and packaging supply planning, ensuring cost-effective ordering and maintaining optimal inventory levels. Collaborate with production planners to meet material requirements, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement in inventory optimization.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Plan raw material and corresponding packaging supply
- Ensure that raw materials are ordered in the most cost-effective way and that Raw Material stocks are kept at the targeted service & inventory levels
- Monitor supplier performance for key raw materials and pack
- Create a monthly MRP plan based on production needs and available inventories
- Expedite and postpone raw and package materials to support and maintain a flexible production schedule while communicating with business units and support departments
- Monitor raw and package inventory to achieve continuous improvement in inventory optimization
- Work closely with the production planners to get the material requirements and issue the planned orders
- Escalate to Procurement any material issue that may become a potential risk
- Secure needed materials for any new trials or new initiatives
- Monitor the R&PM planning KPIs and update ending stock reports
REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL
- S2 - 3 years of proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the FMCG industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus
- Strong proficiency in written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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