Material Planner

Tetra Pak (Thailand) (Rayong, Thailand)

Rayong, Thailand

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen.

About this position

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Material Planner to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in optimizing our operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization, and meeting production deadlines.

Responsibilities

As our Material Planner you will:
• Maintain master data in APO and SAP to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
• Calculate material requirements, analyze stock levels, and communicate with production planning to mitigate supply shortage risks.
• Develop and manage monthly rolling forecasts for suppliers to ensure consistent material availability.
• Place orders with suppliers and shipping forwarders, monitor shipments, and update delivery dates and quantities as necessary.
• Schedule orders based on factory capacity, project schedules, constraints, block sequence priorities, order ETD requests, and production lead times.
• Create monthly optimal block plan sequences using Pro-planner and C-plan.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements to address any losses.
• Actively participate as a member of the appropriate pillar, contributing to team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

We believe you have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in APO and SAP systems; experience with Proplanner and Cplan is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.