Material Planner I

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

The Planner will support the REMS Organization, monitoring and expediting Material Demand, influencing Material Supply Strategy, performing Material 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.

The Planner is responsible and/or accountable for:

·    Engineering Change Management
·    Manage Master data in SAP
·    Execute MRP manually or via SAP in order to identify demand, inventory and supply needed
·    Material Planning
·    Support Product Standardization /Utilization
·    Plan externally procured materials
·    Manage Exceptions / Deviations to the plan for externally procured materials
·    Manage Inventory Levels
·    Maximize inventory turns
·    Minimize logistic costs by developing a distribution logic
·    Control material allocation and escalate when a conflict exists.
·    Maintain Backlog Primavera plans, analyzing Product Project Progress in P6

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 or any material master change in the SAP 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 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.

•    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 product and maximize inventory turns by reducing excess, optimizing strategic stock and planning for the right time

•    Capable of processing Engineering Changes (ECN's), from all plants, in Supporting Plant while checking that all information is accurate and complete to ensure all plant data accurately reflects SAP/TCE data.

•    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

•    Minimize logistic cost by developing a distribution plan to support all sites with demand for the referred material.

•    Control material allocation, when restriction in supply chain, and escalate when a conflict exists.

•    Updates and maintain (methods, procedures, time-schedules, physical progress, dashboards, etc.)

•    Maintain Backlog Primavera plans, analyzing Product Project progress, assisting with Progress Analysis and Interpretation, verifying and acting towards the Delivery of Customer Scope of Supply/Work to agreed MRP Dates.

Qualifications:

•    Minimum Degree Level preferred in Business Administration, Planning, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering

•    Minimum of 1 to 3 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

Key Skills:
Technical

•    Advanced proficiency in using S4 HANA

•    P6 Primavera

•    General analysis and reporting

•    MS Excel, PPT, etc.,

Personal

•    Professional English

•    Good knowledge of EPCI work processes and sequences

•    Basic knowledge about the Global Business Process Management System (GBPMS)

•    Demonstrates ownership, initiative, proactive behavior and positive approach (can-do attitude)

•    Ability to identify deviations from standards

•    Solid analytical and problem-solving skills

•    Accuracy and attention to details

•    Able to present data and facts in a clear and consistent manner