Material Planner I

In line with the Global Planning Processes and Policies, as well as local Planning Procedures, provide Master Data, Material Planning analysis and support to the Manufacturing (REMS) Organization.
The Planner will support the REMS Organization, creation and maintenance of master data, monitoring and expediting Material Demand, influencing Material Supply Strategy.
The planner will provide advice and guidance to other functions related to Material Management. The Planner is responsible and/or accountable for:

• Manage Master data in SAP
• Engineering Change Management
• Execute MRP manually or via ERP in order to identify demand, inventory and supply needed
• Support Product Standardization /Utilization
• Plan externally procured materials
• Manage Exceptions / Deviations to the plan for externally procured materials
• Manage Inventory Levels

The Planner will have a good understanding of the activities and equipment associated with Materials under their sphere of influence.

Create and review any new material master extension and material master maintenance in the SAP system for externally procured or subcontracted materials and in house production materials within their responsibility.
Validate use of project vs common stock following financial standards and procurement strategy
Work in commodity planning in conjunction with procurement and engineering to define strategy per commodity. Act on standardization, stocking and order quantity initiatives with the goal to ensure material is available on time to site needs, managing inventory levels and seeking optimum costs and lead times.
Work in conjunction with sourcing and procurement teams to define the planning strategy for all materials under their responsibility. Interact with buyers to mitigate any possible deviations to the plan
Plan externally Procured material by Developing, executing, and Analyzing MRP and initiate actions to drive actions and manage exceptions
Release purchase requisitions to buyers, when required, so they can execute procurement of the material.
Ensure proper management of inventory levels, based on the planned activity levels, and mix of product and maximize inventory turns by reducing excess, optimizing strategic stock and planning for the right time
Capable of processing Engineering Changes (ECNs), from all plants, in Supporting Plant while checking that all information is accurate and complete to ensure all Material Master Data in systems are properly set up
Maintain the accuracy of plant material masters and bills of materials for materials under their responsibility in line with changes issued by engineering by issuing requested changes to all relevant departments and checking all demand is correct once changes are carried out.
Provide support, guidance and training to colleagues and other functions related to material management processes
Control material allocation, when restriction in supply chain, and escalate when a conflict exists.

• • Minimum Degree Level preferred in Business Administration, Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering or Technical Discipline
  • Minimum of 1 to 3 years of relative experience on planning
  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing and processes
  • Appreciation and understanding of the and the Engineering Execution Process (EEP)
  • Practical understanding of Engineering BOMs

Skills:

• SAP MM
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills and Abilities
• Presentation Skills
• Enquiring, questioning and inquisitive
• Accountability