Senior Officer - Material Planning

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: India, Chennai

Skills: Oracle ERP, MRP, import regulations, customs clearance, inventory control

Roles & Responsibility
Plan material requirements based on production schedules and forecasts
Run MRP and generate purchase requisitions on time and Monitor material availability (local & import) to avoid line stoppages.
Maintain optimal inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG as applicable)
MRP & System Management
Execute MRP in ERP systems (Oracle ERP)
Ensure master data accuracy (BOM, lead time, safety stock, MOQ)
Track planning exceptions (shortages, delays, excess stock)
Monitor shipment status (ETD, ETA) and ensure timely customs clearance
Ensure availability of import documentation: Invoice, Packing List, BOE, COO, etc.
Follow up on port clearance and inland transportation to plant
Regulatory & Compliance
Basic knowledge of import regulations, duties, and documentation
Coordinate for customs clearance and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
Support audit requirements related to import transactions




Follow up with overseas and domestic suppliers for on-time delivery
Monitor supplier performance and escalate delays
Align with procurement team on order prioritization
Production & Cross-functional Coordination
Work closely with Production and Stores for material readiness
Inventory Control:
Control excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our creative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

📌 Senior Officer Material Planning (Chennai)
🏢 Johnson Electric
📍 Chennai