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Position Overview

The Material Planner is responsible for executing cost‑effective material plans to support plant production and customer service requirements. This role manages a defined portfolio of raw and packaging materials, ensuring timely replenishment, accurate inventory levels, and alignment with manufacturing schedules.
The position leverages SAP MRP to plan orders, maintain safety stock and reorder parameters, and proactively identify and resolve material shortages.
It works cross‑functionally with Supply Planning, Procurement, Operations, and Quality to ensure continuity of supply while meeting inventory and cost targets.
The role also supports supplier performance monitoring, manages non‑conformance and return‑to‑vendor processes, maintains master data accuracy, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material availability and reduce waste.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Materials Planning Execution & Inventory Management

Execute material planning responsibilities for an assigned portfolio of raw and packaging materials




Create and manage material plans using SAP MRP to support plant production schedules
Maintain and review MRP parameters, including safety stock and reorder points
Monitor inventory levels to balance service, cost, and inventory targets
Manage material shortages and coordinate recovery actions with plant teams and Procurement
Support plant DDS routines by preparing and communicating material availability, risks, and recovery actions

Supplier & Procurement Coordination

Collaborate with Procurement on supplier performance, delivery issues, and recovery actions
Monitor on-time delivery and perfect purchase line performance
Support return-to-vendor (RTV) processes and supplier corrective actions
Coordinate material receipt timing and support plant receiving schedule

Process Execution, Data Management & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate material master data and planning parameters
Audit and update MRP settings

📌 Material Planner (Gurugram)
🏢 McCormick
📍 Gurugram