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About the Role

The Material Planner ensures uninterrupted material availability and optimized inventory levels to support DPNP manufacturing operations and the Mitsubishi Pressboard business. This role acts as a key liaison between various departments and external partners to balance demand, production, and supply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term material requirements plans.
• Translate production volume plans into raw material and packaging material forecasts.
• Place and manage purchase orders for raw materials, semi-finished materials, and purchased products.
• Monitor supplier performance, material availability, and capacity constraints.
• Lead mitigation activities for material shortages and develop contingency plans.
• Support production planning by ensuring timely material availability.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while balancing customer service, working capital, and storage capacity.
• Conduct weekly and monthly inventory reviews and reconciliation activities.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Manage slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain activities for the Mitsubishi Pressboard business.
• Coordinate domestic and international logistics activities for pressboard products.
• Collaborate with Mitsubishi suppliers and internal stakeholders for stable supply and inventory optimization.
• Monitor sales demand and market trends to adjust plans.
• Support import/export documentation, customs requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the Mitsubishi Pressboard business.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities.
• Work closely with logistics providers, warehouses, and customs brokers.
• Monitor transportation performance and resolve logistics issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, customer service, sales, and supply chain teams.
• Participate in production planning and supply review meetings.
• Provide regular updates on material availability, inventory levels, and supply risks.
• Support customer and commercial teams in responding to urgent requests.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis for supply disruptions, inventory issues, and service failures.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives within planning and supply chain processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, and supply chain governance standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Material Planning, Production Planning, Procurement, or Logistics.
• Strong SAP knowledge, preferably MM, PP, and SD.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Business-level English communication skills.

Skills

• SAP MM
• SAP PP
• SAP SD
• Excel
• Data Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Priority Management
• Import/Export Operations
• International Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Forecasting

Experience Level

• 3+ years