Material Planning Engineer, Savli, Vadodara

Material Planning Engineer Savli Vadodara India Department Logistics Supply Chain Distribution Transportation Employment Type Full Time Location India Reporting To Jaymin Patel Description The Material Planning Engineer ensures that all materials-raw materials components subassemblies and consumables-required for the manufacture of submersible pumps and motors are available reliably in the right quantity quality and at the right time at minimal cost and minimal inventory risk This role works closely with Procurement Production Quality Engineering Warehouse and Logistics to plan forecast monitor inventory and coordinate with suppliers to meet production schedules Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demand Forecasting Material Requirement Planning MRP Work from production schedule forecasts order backlog to generate material requirement plans Use BOMs bill of materials lead times safety-stock levels usage history demand variability to derive raw material component needs Maintain and update BOMs routing data and ensure accuracy so that MRP outputs are reliable Inventory Management Define optimal inventory levels e g safety stock reorder point minimum maximum stocks for various categories core components fast movers slow movers Monitor on-hand inventory stock aging obsolescence excess and shortages Reconcile inventory records regularly with warehouse counts Supplier Procurement Coordination Communicate material requirements to procurement purchasing issue purchase requisitions in time Follow up with suppliers on delivery schedules track supplier performance delivery on time quality lead time adherence Identify alternate suppliers for critical components to mitigate supply risks Factor in transportation logistics time customs if any quality inspection delays Scheduling Production Coordination Coordinate with production planning manufacturing engineer to align material supply with production schedules Track material availability shortages and feed back into production planning to adjust schedules or propose contingencies Ensure critical path materials are prioritized e g impellers shafts windings seals motor housing Data Management Systems Use ERP MRP system e g SAP MM PP Oracle or comparable system effectively to generate MRP runs review alerts exceptions Maintain material master data lead times vendor data lot sizes safety stock settings Produce reports inventory turnover material shortage impact supplier lead time performance material-usage variances Cost Control Optimization Analyze and control material costs find opportunities to reduce cost via better vendor negotiation bulk purchase alternate materials local sourcing Minimize holding costs and avoid overstocking Monitor waste rejects scrap related to material issues Risk Management Contingency Planning Identify potential risks supplier issues long lead times price volatility quality noncompliance logistics delays Develop backup plans alternate suppliers safety stock adjustments early orders Monitor material availability for new orders product modifications engineering changes Continuous Improvement Suggest and lead improvement initiatives reduce lead times streamline ordering replenishment cycle improve supplier performance Improve processes in material planning forecasting accuracy planning vs actual variances Implement best practices like ABC XYZ analysis classification perhaps VMI JIT where viable Cross-Functional Communication Reporting Communicate material status availability shortages delays to production procurement engineering management Prepare periodic reports weekly monthly material planning status cost variances inventory metrics Participate in meetings production review supplier review new product introduction Skills Knowledge and Expertise Skills and Abilities Proficiency in ERP MRP systems SAP MM PP Oracle or others Strong skills in Excel pivot tables VLOOKUP forecasting models dashboards Good understanding of BOMs lead time estimation vendor capacity Ability to analyze data inventory turnover usage trends material variances Strong organizational and planning skills ability to coordinate multiple tasks and follow up meticulously Good communication and negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers Analytical mindset problem solving ability to foresee issues Teamwork coordinate with production engineering quality procurement Adaptability and ability to act under pressure e g sudden urgent order supply disruption Education and Experience Education Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Electrical Industrial Production Materials Engineering or equivalent Experience 5-8 years in material planning materials management inventory control procurement coordination ideally in manufacturing of rotating equipment such as pumps motors or similar heavy machinery Experience with submersible pumps or motors is a strong plus Hands-on Experience Experience in purchasing castings bought-out items machining parts and plastic parts