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Materials Planning & Flow ControllerAbout the Role
Join our Supply Chain team as a Senior Materials Planning & Flow Controller, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials across our manufacturing operations.

You will be responsible for balancing supply and demand, managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and proactively addressing risks that may impact production continuity.

This position requires a strong analytical mindset, expertise in materials planning, and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions to optimize inventory, improve service levels, and support operational excellence.
What will you do?


* Manage material planning and replenishment activities for raw materials, components, and finished goods using MRP and planning systems.


* Monitor end-to-end material flow to ensure on-time availability of materials required for production.


* Analyze supply chain performance and identify potential bottlenecks, shortages, or risks that could impact operations.


* Coordinate closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve material availability issues.


* Manage purchase order portfolios and follow up on supplier commitments to meet production requirements.


* Execute inventory control strategies while balancing service levels, working capital, and inventory costs.


* Lead inventory discrepancy investigations and drive corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.


* Define and maintain planning parameters including safety stock levels, reorder points, and replenishment policies.


* Support Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and inventory optimization initiatives.


* Collaborate with Production Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment across the supply chain.


* Monitor key supply chain and inventory KPIs and implement corrective actions when performance gaps are identified.


* Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) activities to align supply with business demand.


* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, material flow efficiency, and operational performance.


* Support short interval management activities to proactively address material shortages and supply risks.

What are the key skills we are looking for?


* Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)


* End-to-End Supply Chain Flow Management


* Inventory Management & Optimization


* Material Replenishment Planning


* Demand & Supply Planning


* Supplier Management


* Purchase Order Management


* Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)


* Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP)


* Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving


* Data Analysis & Reporting


* Cross-Functional Collaboration


* Supply Chain Risk Management


* Continuous Improvement



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