Material Planner

About the role

The Material Planner ensures uninterrupted availability of raw materials and packaging materials to support factory operations, balancing inventory, freshness, warehouse capacity and working capital. The role manages material replenishment, supplier coordination and inbound material flow, working closely with Commercial, Regional Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, suppliers and logistics partners, and acts as custodian of material planning parameters, inventory policies and material master data.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run material replenishment plans aligned with production plans and regional needs, and proactively mitigate material risks such as shortages, supplier constraints and logistics disruptions.
• Maintain planning parameters (lead time, MOQ, safety stock, reorder settings) and keep inventory in line with service level, freshness, warehouse capacity and working capital targets, including cycle counts, stock reconciliation and monitoring of excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, logistics partners and warehouse teams on inbound shipments, following up on delays, shortages and quality issues, and support supply readiness for NPD launches and changes.
• Act as the main coordination point for daily material planning and execution, driving follow-through of issues and non-conformities until resolved.
• Keep planning master data and system parameters accurate, act as a key user of planning systems, and support system enhancements and testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, data analysis and reporting, and comply with Safety, Quality and Food Safety standards, including traceability and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• APICS / CPIM certification is an advantage.
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Material Planning, Logistics or Inventory Management is preferred.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and work well with stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP planning systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of planning systems and MRP concepts.