Material Planner (f/m/d) 100%

As a Material Planner at Gutor Electronics, you will be responsible for managing the flow of materials to meet production requirements and customer demands ( *This is support role for a 6 months contract).

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient procurement, inventory optimization and scheduling of materials from international suppliers. Your role will involve collaborating with suppliers, monitoring inventory levels and implementing measures to optimize inventory turns and reduce excess or obsolete stock.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execution of material planning and procurement for assigned commodities
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues
• Tracking of outstanding Order Confirmations and supervision/maintaining of delivery dates in ERP-System
• Creation, checking and updating of vendor, material master data and ERP parameters
• Monitor inventory levels and implement measures to optimize inventory turns and reduce excess or obsolete stock
• Create and share demand forecasts based on historical data to make informed decisions regarding material requirements.
• Support with/Setting up of frame contracts and Logistic Agreements
• Handling of quality issues and quality improvements with suppliers including organisation of shipments of supplier returns
• Checking of assessment notice of custom for imports and allocation to Purchase order
• Support on supplier rating (inputs from daily business)
• Development and implementation of process improvements
• Creation of request for quotation and preparation of decision overviews
• Supplier invoice check

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – REQUIRED

• Understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles and practices
• Proficiency in using ERP/SAP R/3 or R/4 system and proficient MS Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Solid working knowledge of German and English ( please submit CV in English language )

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Proactive, flexible, accurate, reliable, communicative, autonomous, team player, service-based, responsible, assertiveness