Material Planner II

In line with the Global Planning Processes and Policies, as well as local Planning Procedures, provide Material Planning analysis and support to the Organization.

The Planner will support the Organization, Service order management, monitoring and expediting Material Demand, influencing Material Supply Strategy, performing Commodity Planning and offering Material Analysis, Interpretation Intervention in support of Master Production Schedule(s) commitments.

The planner will provide advice and guidance to other functions related to Material Management.

• Creation and Maintenance of Service orders.
• Creation of Task lists.
• Review and approve any new material master extension or any material master change in the ERP system for externally procured or subcontracted 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.
• Analyze MRP and initiate actions to exception messages
• Release purchase requisitions to buyers, when required, so they can execute procurement of the material.
• Provide progress reports for materials being externally procured, keeping Master Schedulers, Project Delivery Planners and Production Planners informed about any risks associated to the plan
• Ensure proper management of inventory levels, based on the planned activity levels and mix of products.

• Minimum Degree Level preferred in Business Administration, Planning, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 to 6 years of relative experience
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and processes
• Appreciation and understanding of the and the Engineering Execution Process (EEP)
• Practical understanding of Engineering BOM s

• • Advanced proficiency on using SAP MM module.
  • General analysis and reporting
  • Expert level professional working on complex issues projects
  • Strong communication and presentation skills - written and verbal