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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.
Key Responsibilities
Supply & Production Planning
Develop and execute upstream supply plans for raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies in line with demand and production plans.
Convert demand and production requirements into material requirements plans (MRP).
Ensure supply readiness to support manufacturing schedules and customer commitments.
Supplier & Capacity Management
Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to align capacities, lead times, and replenishment strategies.
Monitor supplier performance and highlight risks related to capacity, lead time, or supply continuity.
Support dual sourcing, alternate material, and risk mitigation strategies.
Inventory Management
Manage inventory levels for raw materials and components, ensuring optimal safety stock and coverage.
Identify and address risks of shortages, excess, and obsolescence.
Drive inventory optimization initiatives across upstream nodes.
Execution & Coordination
Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of upstream plans.
Manage material allocation and prioritization during supply constraints.
Support new product introduction (NPI), phase-in, and phase-out planning from an upstream perspective.
Performance & Analytics
Track and analyze KPIs such as material availability, plan adherence, inventory turns, supplier OTIF, and lead-time adherence.
Conduct scenario analysis to assess impacts of demand changes, supplier disruptions, or capacity constraints.
Prepare regular supply and inventory performance dashboards and reports.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Use ERP and APS systems (e.g., SAP MM/PP, SAP IBP/APO, Oracle, Kinaxis, O9) for supply and material planning.
Drive continuous improvement in upstream planning accuracy, responsiveness, and end-to-end visibility.
Actively contribute to S&OP / IBP cycles with clear supply and material risk assessments.
Key Interfaces
Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Manufacturing & Production Planning
Demand Planning
Quality & Engineering
Logistics & Warehouse Operations
Finance
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Material Availability / Line Fill Rate
Production Plan Adherence
Inventory Turns & DOS (Raw & WIP)
Supplier OTIF & Lead Time Adherence
Shortage & Expedite Reduction
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
MBA / Postgraduate degree in Supply Chain or Operations (preferred)
Experience
3–8 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
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Behavioral Expectations
High sense of ownership and accountability
Proactive risk identification and mitigation mindset
Structured, data-driven, and execution-focused
Collaborative and resilient under pressure
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