The Material Planner Aftermarket is responsible for demand planning, forecasting, and ensuring material availability to support aftermarket customer requirements. The role includes managing purchase order issuance, supplier follow-up, inventory monitoring, and maintaining stock availability in line with company KPIs and customer service targets.

Key Responsibilities
Perform demand planning and forecasting based on customer requirements, sales trends, and market demand.
Ensure material availability always 95% to achieve company service level and inventory KPIs.
Create and issue purchase orders to suppliers based on forecast and inventory requirements.
Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve supply issues proactively.
Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Coordinate with Sales, Warehouse, Product management, and Logistics teams to support aftermarket operations.
Track shipment schedules, pending orders, and backorders to avoid shortages.
Analyze demand fluctuations and update planning parameters accordingly.
Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems.
Prepare reports on material availability, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, and inventory status.

Additional Key Responsibilities
Manage inbound overseas shipments and ensure timely material deliveries.
Coordinate and monitor international shipments through Air Freight, FCL, and LCL modes.
Follow up with freight forwarders, suppliers,



and logistics partners to ensure smooth shipment movement and customs clearance.
Track shipment status from origin to destination and proactively resolve delays or logistics issues.
Coordinate inbound shipments from China, Vietnam, Europe, and other international suppliers.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and planning processes.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in material planning, demand planning, or aftermarket supply chain operations.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
Valuable communication and coordination abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Preferred Skills / Qualifications
Well-versed in international logistics and inbound supply chain operations.
Hands-on experience handling Air Freight, Full Container Load (FCL), and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments.
Experience managing overseas shipments from China, Vietnam, and Europe is preferred.
Knowledge of shipping documentation, Incoterms, and customs coordination is an advantage.

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📌 Material Planner Aftermarket (Automotive Domain ) (Gurugram)
🏢 Forvia HELLA
📍 Gurugram