The Material Planner is responsible for developing advanced strategies to ensure material availability across project startup, commissioning, and ongoing operations
Job Summary
The Material Planner is responsible for developing advanced strategies to ensure material availability across project startup, commissioning, and ongoing operations.
This role requires establishing planning parameters in SAP including safety stock, reorder points, and min/max levels consistent with facility demand.
Candidates must possess strong proficiency in MS Office tools and advanced experience with procurement platforms like SAP or Coupa.
Matching Summary
The Material Planner is responsible for developing advanced strategies to ensure material availability across project startup, commissioning, and ongoing operations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years material planning experience
SAP MRP configuration expertise
Bills of Materials validation
Inventory lead time analysis
Procurement coordination skills
Nice-to-have
Strong interpersonal vendor relations
Adaptability to changing priorities
Self-directed detail-oriented approach
Experience with BI dashboards
Continuous improvement mindset
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering
5+ years experience in material planning or supply chain operations
Certification in CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or CIPS preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing and engineered materials processes