Manufacturing Materials Planning & Control - Experienced Professional

* Flow Controller - Manufacturing Supply Chain PlannerJob Summary
Join our dynamic Manufacturing Supply Chain team as a Flow Controller, a key role connecting material planning and execution to ensure operational continuity.

This position is responsible for securing material availability at the right time and place, balancing demand, capacity, supply, and inventory to prevent disruptions in manufacturing operations.

The Flow Controller acts as the bridge between planning and shopfloor execution, leveraging MRP processes, inventory optimization strategies, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
What will you do?
+ Drive material replenishment strategies for raw materials, components, and/or finished goods using MRP systems
+ Execute MRP planning and replenishment processes while optimizing inventory levels to meet service and cost objectives
+ Define, maintain, and adjust inventory parameters (safety stock, lead times, replenishment methods such as MRP, ROP, Kanban)
+ Manage purchase order portfolio, including rescheduling, expediting, and supplier follow-up
+ Identify and resolve shortages, discrepancies, and excess stock through root-cause analysis
+ Manage ERP exception messages and escalate risks to avoid line-down situations
+ Collaborate with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, and Production teams
+ Translate planning outputs into shopfloor execution aligned with manufacturing schedules
+ Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow and performance
+ Ensure data accuracy and visibility using ERP and inventory management tools
What will make you successful?
+ Proven experience in materials planning or supply chain within manufacturing, with ownership of inventory, safety stock, and supply continuity decisions beyond transactional execution
+ Strong analytical mindset, with advanced use of systems (SAP or similar) and Excel to drive data-based decisions in fast-paced environments
+ Experience working with MRP, inventory planning, and end-to-end supply chain concepts (demand, supply, SIOP fundamentals)
+ Ability to manage supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and escalations, including exposure to local and international suppliers
+ Strong problem-solving capability, with experience managing exceptions and acting with urgency
+ Detail-oriented, proactive, and execution-focused, with a high level of ownership
+ Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams
Education & Language
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related field
+ Advanced English required for daily communication and stakeholder interaction
We are looking for someone who
+ Is highly analytical and structured, with strong attention ...