Senior Material Planning Specialist

Job Title : Sr. Executive PC&L-Central Material Planner

Location : Pune, India

Department : Production Control & Logistics (PC&L)

Reports To : Team Lead PC&L- Central Material Planner BGEU

Job Purpose :

The Material Planner ensures timely material availability through demand analysis, inventory, transport and system management, and cross-team coordination to continuously optimize resources and performance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure Timely Availability of Materials : Plan and coordinate the supply of raw materials and purchased components to support uninterrupted production operations.
• Analyze Demand and Forecast Requirements : Use customer schedules, historical data, ERP systems, and planning tools to anticipate material needs and align supply with production demand.
• Manage Inventory Levels, Transportation and Boards : Balance inventory targets and cost efficiency by optimizing stock levels and coordinating inbound logistics to meet delivery timelines. Keep the Shipping and Receiving board current with shipment requirements and on-time execution performance tracking to support visibility and high delivery performance.
• Coordinate with Suppliers : Communicate regularly with suppliers to confirm orders, track shipments, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Maintain Accurate ERP and MRP Data : Ensure timely and accurate updates in ERP systems and planning tools to reflect material status, order changes, and inventory movements.
• Mitigate Supply Risks and Prevent Shortages : Identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement proactive measures to avoid material shortages or production delays.
• Support Compliance and Customer Requirements : Ensure planning activities align with internal policies, industry standards, and customer-specific logistics and delivery expectations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives : Participate in efforts to reduce inventory and transportation costs, improve planning accuracy, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

Core Experience : Mandatory :

Optional but Valuable :

Functional Competencies :

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Local Language (proficient)

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Education & Experience :

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