Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Materials Planner to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have/be:
* Bachelor's degree in industrial, transport, or supply-chain management.
* First experience in transport operations or material planning appreciated.
* SAP knowledge and especially MM, PP and TM modules appreciated.
* Multi-functional & Multi-cultural communication.
* Minimum bi-lingual (English + one other language).
* Customer orientation / Team spirit / Resiliency / Autonomy / Openness to new ideas.
* Ability to work with timelines.
Responsibilities
The Central Material Planner/Traffic Scheduler is accountable for daily execution of the procurement process related to serial materials supply in his/her own portfolio.
Respecting the production schedule, minimum stock levels of customer plants, and according to Service Levels Agreements (SLA) and agreed Operational Cost (transaction cost).
Follow-up the execution of the plans, raise and manage alerts when needed; Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
The role of a central MP/TS is to ensure that platform and plants get the necessary materials and resources to meet production schedule and service delivery goals, and to manage and optimize transport flows.
The scope may include inbound and outbound; road, sea and air; standard; Full Truck Load (FTL), Less than Truck Load (LTL) and Shared Flows.
The MP/TS contributes to the continuous improvement of the transport organization in his/her scope.
This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and coordinate logistics operations.
Key Skills
Skills Required:
* Supply Chain Management
* Transport Operations
* Material Planning
* SAP Knowledge
* Communication Skills
* Language Skills
* Cultural Awareness
Desirable Skills:
* Logistics Experience
* Teamwork and Collaboration
* Time Management
* Problem-Solving
Work Environment:
This role will be based in [Location] and requires frequent travel to various sites and offices.
The successful candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.