Production Materials Planning Analyst

Job description

Qualifications: - Develop and maintain production and material plans in line with demand forecasts and inventory targets. - Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and production teams to ensure material availability and production readiness. - Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular inventory analysis to minimize stockouts and excess inventory. - Generate short- and long-term production schedules, ensuring alignment with capacity and resource availability. - Analyze production data, lead times, and material usage trends to optimize planning accuracy. - Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) in ERP/MRP systems. - Identify and escalate potential supply chain risks or constraints proactively. - Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, scheduling, and inventory control. - Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to align inbound/outbound material flows with production needs. - Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders to track KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover. - 2–5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or suppl...