Responsible for planning production and material requirements to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and product availability. Supports short-, mid-, and long-term planning activities while coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory and production performance.
As a Planning & Procurement Associate, you will be responsible for:
- Prepare daily and mid-term production schedules and maintain accurate planning data and production reports.
- Develop long-term capacity plans and perform capacity analysis to support business and procurement strategies.
- Plan material requirements based on production demand, procurement policies, and inventory targets.
- Raise purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries within agreed lead times.
- Support New Product Development (NPD) projects by planning material requirements and monitoring material phase-in and phase-out activities.
- Identify and communicate potential material constraints that may impact product launch timelines or lead to excess inventory and write-offs.
- Perform other planning-related tasks and projects as assigned by the manager.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
- At least 1 year of experience in production planning, material planning, procurement, or a related field.
- Good written and spoken English communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of SAP ERP and SAP APO is an advantage.
