Material Planning Specialist

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Planning & Reporting Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 98 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Türkiye is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in high quality, market-leading gypsum building products manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ankara Center Office as Material Planning Specialist.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyze production schedules and demand forecasts to determine raw material requirements.
• Generate and manage purchase requisitions and orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Monitor and adjust raw material demands based on changes in production schedules.
• Monitor and adjust material demands based on customer orders, current stock levels and forecast.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Track and manage inventory performance metrics, such as turnover rates and safety stock levels.
• Conduct regular inventory reconciliations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure supplier reliability and on-time delivery.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials to support production schedules and avoid downtime.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to address material shortages or delays.
• Participate in demand and supply planning meetings to align material availability.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply planning, reporting, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. MRP knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel Macro knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into high-level analysis and planning.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Ankara.

What happens next?

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