Material Planning Specialist

The role of Material Planning Specialist will be based in our location in Niemce, Poland.

Responsibilities

- Plan and monitor material requirements to ensure the timely availability of materials and components for production

- Manage material supply plans in SAP and MRP systems, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and continuity of production

- Coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers and monitor deliveries to ensure they meet production requirements

- Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding delivery dates, quantities, shortages, and potential supply disruptions

- Monitor critical material deliveries, identify potential risks, and coordinate corrective actions to prevent production delays

- Investigate and resolve material shortages, delivery discrepancies, and other supply-related issues in cooperation with suppliers and internal departments

- Maintain accurate material, supplier, and planning data in SAP and ensure data integrity across relevant systems

- Monitor inventory levels and cooperate with plant logistics to support stock control and periodic inventory checks

- Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Quality, and other internal stakeholders to ensure efficient material flow

- Support new product introductions and product lifecycle changes by coordinating material planning activities with relevant teams

- Monitor supplier delivery performance and prepare analyses and reports related to material availability, inventory, and delivery reliability

- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material planning, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency

Requirements

- At least 2 years of experience in material planning, supply planning, or a similar position

- Knowledge of material planning processes, inventory management, and MRP principles

- Good knowledge of SAP is mandatory

- Advanced MS Excel skills and good knowledge of MS Office

- English language skills at B2 level

- Polish language skills are essential for effective day-to-day communication

- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously

- Analytical thinking and the ability to solve problems effectively

- Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing priorities

- Good communication and negotiation skills, with a supplier-oriented and results-driven approach

- Automotive industry experience is an advantage

Benefits

- Private medical care through Lux Med for 1 PLN

- Additional life insurance through PZU for 1 PLN

- Multicafeteria benefits – 60 points, including options such as Multisport

- 50% meal subsidy through the Smart Lunch program

- Transport allowance of 99 PLN

- Opportunity to participate in Kaizen competitions

- Employee referral program

- Additional Benefit Systems points for major holidays