What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at MANN+HUMMEL?
Job Description
Main Tasks
Capacity Planning
Production Scheduling
Material Requirements Planning
Production Process Control
Efficiency Improvement
Data Analysis
Process Optimization
Your Profile
Education:
Main Tasks
- Evaluate customer demand and convert planned orders into firm production schedules within SAP for assigned production centers.
- Develop and manage production schedules that balance customer requirements, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Establish production priorities and monitor schedule adherence to ensure on-time delivery performance.
- Manage material inventory levels to support plant objectives and maintain uninterrupted production.
- Monitor material shortages and coordinate expedited replenishment activities to prevent production disruptions.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain supply continuity.
- Track supplier delivery, quality, and performance metrics, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with underperforming suppliers and production teams to improve service, quality, and delivery results.
- Create and manage supplier logistics complaints and support supplier performance reviews and monthly reporting.
- Participate in supplier selection, qualification, and development activities to support operational requirements.
- Support new product launches and engineering changes by establishing safety stock levels, supplier releases, and material transition plans.
- Manage material phase-outs to minimize excess inventory and prevent obsolescence.
- Communicate demand fluctuations, inventory exceptions, and release adjustments to suppliers to align capacity and material availability.
- Coordinate expedited inbound freight arrangements when critical materials are required.
- Partner with production, engineering, warehouse, distribution, and scheduling teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct visual inventory checks and material searches across warehouses, docks, and production areas to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Walk production lines to identify scheduling concerns, material constraints, and operational challenges.
- Maintain accurate planning, scheduling, inventory, and supplier records using SAP.
- Prepare and distribute reports supporting inventory management, supplier performance, and production planning activities.
- Foster strong communication across plant operations to ensure alignment on production schedules and material requirements.
- Adhere to company policies, quality standards, safety regulations, and housekeeping practices while maintaining a professional and positive work environment.
Capacity Planning
Production Scheduling
Material Requirements Planning
Production Process Control
Efficiency Improvement
Data Analysis
Process Optimization
Your Profile
Education:
- Associate Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain Management, a related discipline or equivalent in related experience.
- 1-3 years in production environment dealing with vendors/production floor. Experience should include various levels of the supply chain (preferably all) to provide materials/products which will support Production/Customer requirements
- Advanced Knowledge in Excel - Ability to manipulate data using pivot table techniques.
- Working Knowledge of SAP Materials Management Module or other MRP system