Overview:
This role is responsible for leading the weekly Make planning cycle from materials requirements in Cairo capability center , creating and releasing the Material Plan for particular categories.
MRP plan will also need to be issued to the Bern Make planning Organisation on a agreed frequency.
Working with the Bern team, the individual will escalate any Make supply issue and support resolution, Monitoring and managing supply exceptions
Also accountable for completing the Monthly Materials Plan for 24-month rolling horizon for SKUs using the production plan and Suppliers’ feedback as key inputs to ensure supply. Utilites escalation path to MRP Planning Lead & Procurement for any material issue that may become a potential risk.
This role will be recruited for CCC and its positioned as super user with MRP experience needed
Responsibilities:
Materials Planning:
Create Monthly MRP Plan based on production needs and available inventories- Ensures MRP plan is shared (Country Front End) with Bern Make planning organization for relevant SKU’s
- Identify risks and opportunities and propose constrained scenarios to maximize service (liaising with MRP Planning Coordinator, Suppliers and Procurement if applies)
- Validate production and material plans in Weekly Plan Review Meeting
- Validate medium- and long-term material availability based on supplier feedback
- Monitor PR conversions and release of POs to suppliers
- Monitor Suppliers’ performance and feedback to Procurement
Working Capital Management:
Check materials’ availability and propose actions for excess / shortages- Create inventory projections for RMPM ensuring alignment to targets. Analyse gaps and propose mitigation actions
Business Waste Management:
Review weekly provision snapshot to be shared with Finance- Create business waste projections for RMPM to minimize no-consumption risks (zero-based plan).
Qualifications:
Experience: A minimum of 1-3 years of proven experience in supply planning or material planning.
System Knowledge: At least 2 years of demonstrated experience as a super user in an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or similar MRP software.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics.
Leadership: Proven leadership skills and the ability to train or guide others on system functionality and business processes.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools.
Communication: Fluent in English, with excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across functions and geographies.
Methodology: A strong understanding of end-to-end planning processes and supply chain methodologies.