Job Description
Raw Material Planner
Please wait... Location: Giza, EG Job Purpose
Inbound & Outbound material planning activities to ensure the business strategy, short- and long-term sales requirements are supported by sound and achievable deployment plans. Provide execution phase, and long-term material plans to support production at respective sites Ensures planning process optimizes material availability to achieve customer service metrics (OTIF) whilst maximizing inventory turns and minimizing costs (OWC & SLOB management). Support exception resolution related to supply gaps i.e. material & warehouse capacity constraints. Interface to supply planning, logistics, manufacturing, Intercompany transfers and vendors.
Translate MRP requirements into supply plan to satisfy customer service (OTIF) production activities at manufacturing site. SAP experience: + Daily MRP for analysis of nett requirements.
+ Create Purchase orders as per requirements on SAP.
+ Analysis of material shortages for escalation
+ Create and manage supplier purchase orders.
+ Track VOTIF to ensure timely delivery of materials.
+ Manage MRP exceptions daily/ weekly
+ Manage and review stock transfer orders for outbound/ inbound inter-company demand & external vendors.
Balance inventory according to replenishment policies and demand forecast at optimal levels to meet production requirements. Reduce and prevent slow and obsolete inventory. Data analysis to correct and prevent over/under stocking short and long-term inventory planning, out of stock management. Lead monthly SLOB reviews. Balance demand and supply with an understanding of production requirements. Root cause analysis for material shortages drive improvement plans. Strong excel & SAP capability. Provide reports as needed.
Experience
Degree or equivalent qualification in Purchasing Management/Business Studies/Production Control (APICS) or appropriate training in materials requirements planning and stock control. At least 2 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably in a high volume manufacturing environment. Proven experience in Supply planning. Experienced with SAP ECC-PP * Having a procurement/purchasing background is desirable.
