Launch Material Planner

Ensure timely availability and proper management of materials during new program launches or engineering changes, minimizing production disruptions and ensuring alignment between suppliers, plant operations, and planning.

- Plan, coordinate, and monitor material supply for launch programs.

- Ensure materials are available in time, quantity, and quality to support production start-up.

- Coordinate with suppliers to confirm deliveries and resolve supply risks.

- Monitor critical inventories and execute preventive actions to avoid shortages.

- Track engineering changes (ECOs) and ensure proper implementation across the supply chain.

- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Logistics to align requirements.

- Identify and escalate supply risks that may impact the launch plan.

- Participate in launch readiness meetings and provide updates on critical materials.

- Generate tracking reports (KPIs) related to material compliance, delays, and inventory levels.

- Support transition from launch phase to steady-state operations.

- On-time delivery of materials.

- Number of critical shortages during launch.

- Inventory levels (days of coverage).

- Supplier performance during launch phase.

- Accuracy of material plan vs. actual consumption.

- Response time to supply risks.

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.

Experience:

- 2–5 years in materials planning, supply chain, or similar role.

- Prior experience in product launches or industrial projects (preferred).

Technical Knowledge:

- Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).

- Inventory and supply chain management.

- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

- Bill of Materials (BOM) interpretation.

- Engineering change management (ECOs).

- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis).

- Strong organization and follow-up.

- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

- Effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

- Ability to work under pressure.

- Proactivity and accountability.

Internal: Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Logistics, Planning.

External: Suppliers, logistics providers.