Assistant Manager of Material Planning
2 months ago
As the Assistant Manager of Material Planning, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive weekly and monthly material requirement planning by SKU, vendor, and plant. This role requires close collaboration with production planning, demand forecasting, general procurement, plant buyers, quality control, and vendors to ensure optimal material flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate weekly material planning reports by SKU, vendor, and plant based on rolling forecasts and production schedules.
- Develop both short-term and long-term raw material strategies to meet manufacturing demands effectively.
- Monitor and track the status of core packaging materials daily to guarantee timely and complete deliveries, adjusting plans as necessary based on storage limitations and finished goods planning.
- Participate in project meetings to align material procurement strategies with new product launches.
- Support various projects by adjusting material plans for initiatives such as free tastings, product modifications, and quality holds.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, general procurement, plant buyers, and vendors to minimize write-off costs associated with raw and packaging materials.
- Oversee material inventory management to optimize cost efficiency and service levels while maximizing supply availability.
- Track, review, and analyze key performance indicators and reports for continuous improvement.
Scope of Work
1. Supplier Stability: Manage vendor capacity and build visibility to support business growth by analyzing data from multiple packaging vendors.
2. Development of New Suppliers: Collaborate with the material planning manager and vendors to identify opportunities for backup material warehouses and propose pilot runs for new SKUs.
3. Cost Effectiveness: Analyze shipment patterns, delivery methods, and minimum order quantities to enhance cost efficiency.
Qualifications
- Strong business acumen with expertise in project support.
- Familiarity with SAP/ERP systems; knowledge of SAP is advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Skilled negotiator capable of handling challenging situations with various stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and foster teamwork.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with a preference for CET 6 level proficiency.
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