1. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

• Review the production plan and translate it into material requirements using ERP/MRP systems.
• Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) and ensure data integrity in the planning system.
• Generate and monitor purchase requisitions or orders to ensure timely material delivery.

2. Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal stock levels to avoid material shortages or excess.
• Monitor and analyze inventory turnover, slow-moving, and obsolete materials.
• Coordinate with warehouse and procurement to manage safety stock and lead times.

3. Supplier Coordination

• Communicate material forecasts and schedules to suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers on delivery performance and resolve supply delays or quality issues.
• Support supplier evaluation and improvement activities.

4. Production Support

• Ensure all required materials are available before production start dates.
• Prioritize and expedite material deliveries to avoid line stoppages.
• Coordinate material substitution or rescheduling when supply issues occur.

5. Data & System Management

• Maintain accurate records in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar).
• Track and report key planning KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), inventory accuracy, and material shortage rate.
• Support continuous improvement projects in planning and supply chain processes.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Sales teams.
• Participate in daily/weekly production and supply review meetings.
• Provide input for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material Availability Rate
• Production Line Stoppage Time (due to materials)
• Inventory Turnover Ratio
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Material Forecast Accuracy