Operations Planner

Material Planning & Master Data Management

• Maintain and regularly review Material Master data, with a strong focus on MRP 1 to MRP 4 views to ensure planning accuracy.
• Perform safety stock analysis and maintenance at least once per quarter based on consumption trends, variability, and business requirements.
• Conduct ABC-XYZ-FMR analysis to optimize lot sizing and define appropriate MRP strategies.

• Monitor and analyze MRP exception messages, coordinating with relevant teams to resolve issues related to planned orders and production orders.
• Ensure timely conversion of planned orders into production orders to meet demand and reduce backlog.
• Track and manage open backlog, including identifying incorrect demand generation or sales order booking under wrong categories.

Perform regular system housekeeping to improve planning reliability, including:

• Closing or correcting old/open purchase requisitions
• Reviewing and resolving open deliveries
• Cleaning up old planned and production orders
• Closing obsolete reservations

Analyze and resolve IDOC errors in coordination with IT and other stakeholders.

• Work closely with Buyers to ensure timely and accurate updates of PIRs (Planned Independent Requirements) and Source Lists (SL).
• Collaborate with Process Engineering (PE) for:

• BOM corrections
• Alignment of E vs E/50 strategies

• Lead and coordinate Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation from a scheduling and planning perspective.

• Conduct Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis on a regular basis.
• Lead E&O review meetings and coordinate cross-functionally to determine actions such as selling, re-work, reuse, or scrapping of materials.
• Actively support and drive automation initiatives related to the production scheduling process.
• Identify system gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities to enhance planning performance.

• Strong knowledge of SAP PP / MM / MRP
• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement and automation orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• Hands‑on experience with SAP MRP and scheduling