Senior Engineer -Material Planner

• Schedule the supply of materials/components for more than 1600 parts to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of use.
• Day-to-day purchase order management and management of deliveries.
• Understand and manage the risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
• Take follow-up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.
• Raise expedite tickets and follow up of materials for Imports.
• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels.
• Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands.

• Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements.
• Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts
• Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions.
• Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.
• Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised.
• Maintain and continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate to Procurement when issues occur.
• Work on Expedite/De-expedite & Cancellations of orders as per Exception Report.
• To ensure timely Goods Received Note (GRN) processing by providing PO details to Stores.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
• Analyze material and capacity availability to provide customer promise dates for sales orders.
• Maintains item master lead time information based upon process improvements, current constraints, and total current demand by product family, and priority information.
• Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.
• Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance and expediting where necessary. Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors.

• Relevant degree, B.Tech./BE in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed university.
• 4-6 years' experience in material planning, Imports, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, Imports and supply chain management.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) & ERP systems or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.

• Relevant degree, B.Tech./BE in Mechanical Engineering.

• Travel (As and When required)

• We are all owners of the company! Stock options (Employee Ownership Program) that align your interests with the company's success.
• Yearly performance-based bonus, rewarding your hard work and dedication
• Leave Encashments
• Maternity/Paternity Leaves
• Employee Health covered under Medical, Group Term Life & Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee development with LinkedIn Learning
• Employee recognition via Awardco
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment with a team of dedicated professionals, fostering innovation and teamwork.

Ingersoll Rand