Raw Material Planner – Chemical Paint & Coatings

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage raw material requirements using production plans, demand forecasts, MRP, inventory levels, safety stock, MOQ and supplier lead times to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Proactively manage material availability and supply risks by identifying potential shortages, monitoring open purchase orders and supplier commitments, and coordinating with Procurement and suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Optimize inventory levels by monitoring excess, slow‑moving, obsolete and near‑expiry materials while maintaining accurate planning parameters and master data in the ERP system.
• Provide accurate material planning and inventory visibility through regular shortage, availability and inventory reports to support management decisions and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in material planning/MRP, preferably within paint, chemical or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control, BOM and production planning.

Required skills

• BOM
• ERP systems
• Inventory control
• Production planning
• MRP