Material Planner – Aftermarket (Automotive Domain )
Location Gurugram - Haryana, IndiaFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
YOUR TASKS
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 deliver