Assistant Manager, Material Planner Lead

Key Responsibilities
You will lead material planning operations and ensure seamless coordination across the supply chain.

Material Planning & MRP Management

Develop and manage Material Requirement Planning (MRP) based on Master Production Schedule (MPS)

Ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials to support production

Maintain accurate planning data within SAP systems

Inventory & Material Control

Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and demand trends

Manage shelf-life sensitive materials and mitigate expiry risks

Oversee material write-off and disposal processes

Procurement & Supplier Coordination

Raise purchase requisitions based on demand planning

Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely material delivery (right quantity, quality, and timing)

Support New Source Evaluation (NSE) for alternative suppliers

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Warehouse, and Demand Planning teams to resolve material-related issues

Ensure timely material release in collaboration with Quality Control

Act as the focal point for material-related CAPA, change requests, and risk assessments

Planning Optimization & Reporting

Analyse material usage, demand trends, and planning efficiency

Prepare inventory and planning reports for management decision-making

Lead continuous improvement initiatives in material planning processes

Process & Governance

Establish and improve SOPs for material planning processes

Manage BOM changes and batch size adjustments from a materials readiness perspective

Requirements
Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Professional certifications in planning or supply chain are an added advantage

Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or inventory management

Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment is preferred

Familiar with GDP and ISO standards

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Technical Skills & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of MRP, MPS, and inventory management principles

Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills

Experience in demand planning and material flow optimization

Knowledge of BOM management and change control processes

Leadership & Competencies
Strong leadership and team coordination skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability

Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven

Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines