Specialist Supply Chain Planning – Material Planner

We are hiring: Specialist Supply Chain Planning – Material Planner

Regional scope | Manufacturing | Consumer & Industrial

On behalf of a global German company, founded in 1876, with a strong international presence and recognized as a market leader in consumer and industrial products, we are looking for a Specialist Supply Chain Planning – Material Planner to join a high-impact regional Supply Chain organization.

The company operates across two major business areas:

• Consumer Products, focused on household and personal care solutions.
• Industrial Solutions, specializing in adhesives, sealants and coatings for industrial applications.

Role impact:

This position plays a key role in ensuring the timely availability of raw and packaging materials, supporting manufacturing operations, maintaining optimal inventory levels and contributing to supply chain resilience.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure material availability to support the Master Production Schedule while optimizing inventory.
• Execute and monitor MRP, manage alerts and create purchase requisitions.
• Validate and optimize planning parameters (MOQ, lead times, sourcing).
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to anticipate and mitigate supply risks.
• Escalate critical supply issues and provide visibility to Production Planning and S&OP.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives such as supplier footprint optimization and single/dual sourcing.

What we are looking for:

• 2–5 years of experience in Material Planning or Supply Chain Planning.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and APS tools.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of inventory KPIs (DOS, L16, L56, OSMI).
• Ability to manage complexity, collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related fields.
• English proficiency at B2 or C1 level (required).

This role offers direct exposure to regional operations, supplier management and strategic supply chain initiatives within a global, well-established organization.

If you are interested in growing your career in a global environment and making a tangible impact on supply chain performance, apply or share your profile.