Strategic Inventory Planner

Job Title : Strategic Inventory Planner

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Inventory Planner to join our team. As a key member of our supply chain department, you will be responsible for implementing an inventory plan that ensures the continuous and efficient supply of finished goods to customers.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain required raw material volumes according to forecast in SAP
• Maintain parameters for all raw material part numbers in SAP
• Coordinate delivery of urgent material and ensure its arrival in production area
• Generate and issue weekly delivery schedules to suppliers and confirm their receipt
• Confirm that suppliers submit required demand in a timely manner
• Monitor material in transit and inform group of any delays
• Inform group if any supplier is experiencing difficulties delivering parts to review impact on production and end customer
• Maintain, evaluate, and analyze daily raw material inventory report
• Monitor premium freight from suppliers
• Actively participate in departmental meetings
• Communicate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management departments regarding engineering changes
• Communicate with Purchasing Department regarding pricing, supplier evaluations, contracts, supplier capacity shortages, and delivery issues
• Create Terms of Reference (TORs) if necessary
• Actively participate in new program launch activities
• Ensure schedule agreements are in place, parameters are updated, and communications are sent to suppliers on time for new raw materials and inform team if there are any delivery issues
• Record and report data required for weekly KPI review
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects assigned to department
• Record daily / weekly / monthly reports required for position
• Responsible for understanding and meeting specific customer requirements with Zero Defects goal in mind
• Process Approach : Manages with process approach to achieve objectives
• Risk Planning and Analysis : Uses risk-based thinking with team and functions
• Life Cycle Perspective : Ensures environmental aspects are identified throughout their area, considering process inputs and outputs

Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Language Skills :

Intermediate – Advanced