Material Planning Specialist

Sumitomo Electric Egypt

📍 السادس من أكتوبر، مصر Full-Time 💼 Mid Level (3-5 yrs) 🕐 2h ago

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Job Description

· Plan and monitor direct material requirements based on production plans, forecasts, and inventory levels.

· Ensure continuous material availability to support production and prevent line stoppages.

· Monitor shortage reports and proactively coordinate recovery actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

· Issue purchase orders/releases in accordance with approved contracts and sourcing agreements managed by HQ Procurement.

· Communicate forecasts and material requirements to foreign suppliers to ensure supply continuity and alignment with production needs.

· Follow up with foreign suppliers on order confirmations, production status, shipment readiness, and delivery schedules.

· Track international inbound shipments and coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and coordination partners to ensure timely material receipt.

· Evaluate transportation options and coordinate the most effective shipping method (sea, air, or land) to meet production requirements.

· Coordinate expedited shipments when necessary to avoid production delays and material shortages.

· Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and material coverage to maintain optimal inventory performance.

· Identify and mitigate supply risks, shipment delays, and potential material shortages through initiative-taking planning and supplier follow-up.

· Coordinate material phase-in, phase-out, and engineering changes with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

· Maintain accurate planning parameters, supplier schedules, and shipment data within ERP systems.

· Collaborate closely with Production, Warehouse, Customs, Quality, and HQ Procurement teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow to the factory.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material availability, inventory control, and supplier delivery performance.

Requirements & Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

· 0-3 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Logistics Coordination, or Supply Chain Operations within a manufacturing environment.

· Coordinating with foreign suppliers and managing international shipments.

· Understanding of MRP, inventory management, and replenishment planning processes.

· Knowledge of international logistics, Incoterms, shipping methods, and import/export procedures.

· Knowledge in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

· Good communication skills

· Good command of English, both written and spoken.

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