Materials Planner

Responsibilities

• Perform material planning according to production requirements and customer demand.
• Analyze consumption, purchases, inventory levels, production, and waste to generate inventory balances and projections.
• Develop demand projections and material needs based on forecasts, anticipating requirements for the following weeks.
• Coordinate with different operations and internal clients on necessary strategies to ensure material availability.
• Analyze demand trends, volumes, and changes in production schedules to anticipate impacts on supply.
• Perform capacity analysis and identify potential constraints or critical points that may affect demand fulfillment.
• Generate sourcing strategies that allow for maintaining adequate inventory levels and ensuring production continuity.
• Develop and track reports and indicators related to demand, inventory, consumption, and capacity.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, and other Supply Chain areas to align material needs with operational requirements.

Requirements

• Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Management Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain processes, particularly in material, demand, or production planning.
• Experience or knowledge in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes.
• Knowledge of MPS, MRP, and ERP systems.
• Experience in inventory control and analysis.
• Knowledge of sourcing and supply chain processes.
• Ability to analyze demand, consumption, inventory, and production capacity.
• Proficiency in handling information and preparing reports for decision-making.
• Analytical, organized, and planning-oriented profile.
• Good communication skills and internal customer orientation.
• Ability to make decisions and follow up on commitments.
• Availability to travel approximately 20% of the time.

We Offer

• Direct hiring with a multinational company.
• Above-standard benefits.
• Participation in planning processes with impact on multiple operations.
• Interaction with different Supply Chain and Manufacturing areas.
• Professional development opportunities.