Materials Planning Analyst I

Job description

Job Overview

The Material Planning Analyst I supports production planning activities to ensure customer requirements and business needs are met. This position assists with production scheduling, material availability monitoring, inventory tracking, and shipment coordination while working under established guidelines and receiving support from the Planning team. The role collaborates with Production, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Customer Service, and other support functions to maintain accurate planning data and contribute to on-time delivery performance.

What your background should look like Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management Engineering, International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience

1 to 3 years of experience in material planning, production planning, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related area.

Technical Skills

Advanced English proficiency. SAP knowledge. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Lean Manufacturing fundamentals. Basic understanding of Value Stream Mapping (VSM). Problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, and Ishikawa. Soft Skills Teamwork and collaboration. Accountability and reliability. Problem-solving mindset. Strong communication skills. Adaptability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Production Planning Support Review MRP-generated requirements and planning recommendations. Create and release production orders according to approved plans. Support production plan maintenance and order rescheduling activities. Monitor production plan adherence and escalate deviations when necessary. Material & Inventory Management Monitor short-term material availability and communicate potential risks. Maintain planning data and process SAP exception messages.

Support inventory monitoring for finished goods according to company policies and plant constraints. Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination Follow up with Customer Service regarding order status, delivery dates, and shipment updates. Coordinate with Operations and Purchasing teams to support production requirements. Participate in planning and operational review meetings. Reporting & Performance Tracking Update and review basic inventory and on-time delivery reports.

Prepare data and reports supporting operational KPIs. Identify planning deviations and assist in corrective action follow-up. Continuous Improvement & Special Projects Assist with short-term capacity analysis activities. Participate in quality audits. Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in line transfers, equipment migrations, and other operational projects as assigned. .