The Material Planner is responsible for the procurement of purchased material, incoming goods receiving, returns, incoming goods receiving inspection, complaints, supplier forecast, content of supplier contracts, KPIs, supplier manual, supply chain manual, allocation among plants in case of material shortages, logistical supplier evaluation (delivery reliability, subjective evaluation),handling discontinued production/ EBV, interim stocking, multiple sourcing, quota arrangements, purchasing tools (Supply On, WEBEDI, VMI, Merlin, SAP, Bekis, BekisQ, SRM, Bonimo...), master data and parameter management, purchasing of one-way packaging material.
- Responsible for the procurement of raw materials, semi-finished goods and trade goods.
- Manage stock levels within specified targets.
- Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal suppliers.
- Maintain master data within area of responsibility
- IT-System based demand planning and transmission of orders to internal and external suppliers;
- Track deliveries and coordinate special actions with suppliers, product planners, production planning, and incoming area.
- Act as a general contact for purchasing and handle escalations or supplier evaluations.
- Coordinate in supply shortfalls and allocations.
- Collaborate on projects and realize procurement-related tasks.
- Manage returns
- Define Kanban-control cycles and supermarkets in collaboration with suppliers.
- Support internal departments and cross-functional teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior to support departmental and organizational goals.