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
- Aud
📌 Material Planner (Gurugram)
🏢 McCormick
📍 Gurugram
Reply to this offer
Impress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter.