About the role
Material planners are responsible for ensuring that the right materials are available for production at the right time. They often work within the manufacturing industry and may have a background in logistics, purchasing, or supply chain management. Education can vary from vocational college to university degrees in relevant fields.Responsibilities
Material planners monitor and forecast material needs, manage purchase orders, and optimize inventory holding. They collaborate with suppliers to ensure deliveries and with the production department to avoid production stops. Continuously improving material flow and reducing costs is a central part of their work.Skills and tools
Material planners need good analytical skills and knowledge in inventory management systems and planning tools such as ERP systems. They must be skilled in communication and negotiation with suppliers. Knowledge in Excel and other database tools is often necessary to analyze and present data. Common competencies demanded by employers are logistik, sap applikationsplattform and ständiga förbättringar/lean.