Job Purpose The Upstream Planner is responsible for planning and managing supply from suppliers through production readiness to ensure uninterrupted material availability for manufacturing. The role focuses on supplier capacity planning, production supply alignment, and optimal inventory of raw materials and components while balancing cost, service, and risk.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
- MBA / Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain or Operations (preferred)
Experience
- 8- 20 years of experience in upstream planning, supply planning, or materials planning
- Exposure to complex supply networks, long lead-time components, or multi-supplier environments preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of upstream and manufacturing supply chains
- Hands-on experience with ERP / advanced planning systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scenario-planning skills
- Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar analytics tools are a plus
- Ability to manage uncertainty, constraints, and cross-functional dependencies
- Solid communication and stakeholder management skills