Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Material Requirement Planner

image

Nestlé

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Logistics

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Supply Chain or related field, 2 years of planning experience in manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and preferably knowledge of SAP and APO.
  • You will plan raw and packing materials, monitor deliveries, optimize inventory, manage stock levels, liaise with stakeholders, and maintain data integrity in SAP for efficient operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management or related field
  • At least 2 years of supply chain planning experience in a fast-paced production / manufacturing environment
  • Proficient in the use of MS office especially Excel is required
  • Preferably with experience in SAP and APO

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the planning activities of raw and packing materials to meet factory production program requirement at accepted required quality & quantity.
  • Optimize inventory holding costs vs delivery frequency/related costs for major/key materials (Raw & Pack & inclusive non-saleable HALB).
  • Fulfill launch of a constrained, feasible and realistic Detailed Production Schedule (DPS) plans for Finished/Semi-Finished Goods for production run in consensus with MPS planner.
  • Monitor and expedite delivery of materials to ensure timely delivery for production. To manage day-to-day materials requirement planning (MRP) for factory and ensure Detailed Production Scheduling is consistently delivering achievable plans for factory's operations within given Master Production Schedule.
  • Coordinate & liaise with relevant stakeholders (Production, QO, Application & Technology Group, Warehouse, etc.) in area relating to MRP planning to ensure timely supply for local and export sales with inclusive of customer orders fulfillment for both export & local shipment. Highlight in the event of high stock of factory's related materials due to drop in demand forecast or low inventory stock with sudden surge in demand.
  • Manage exceptions & follow up with relevant stakeholders on corrective and preventive actions
  • Quality non conformance – liaison with QO team on estimated release, salvaging method and recovery plans & liaise with Procurement team on supplier performance improvement.
  • Material shortfalls – review on the delivery plan and reschedule recovery based on next arrival date with liaison with Procurement team where need be.
  • Create an optimized replenishment plan for raw and packaging materials over an 18 month horizon that ensures supply of material to production whilst ensuring that the working capital targets for raw and packaging materials are met; Liaison with MPS planner & production on weekly production program during WPR.
  • Monitors supply signals through the use of MRP purchase requisitions ensuring delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct and finally creating purchase orders and ensuring their fulfillment by the supplier.
  • Manages directly with the defined supplier the delivery of materials including creating, sending, confirming, receiving, investigating errors and discrepancies on blocked or parked invoice lines and handling all exceptions in those operations, including claims management; Manage deliveries to ensure minimum detention & demurrage charges and to liaise with warehouse team with a mindset towards avoiding these charges.
  • Define the stock policy and management approach to be applied to each SKU within their portfolio; Housekeeping in SAP to ensure Healthcheck targets are met and also to sustain and upkeep on material master data integrity relating to MRP planning.

FAQs

What is the location of the Material Requirement Planner position?

The position is located in Tuas, Singapore.

What type of contract is being offered for this role?

The contract being offered is a permanent position.

What company is hiring for this position?

The position is with Wyeth Nutritionals, Singapore, which is part of Nestlé.

What responsibilities does the Material Requirement Planner have?

The Material Requirement Planner is responsible for planning raw and packing materials, optimizing inventory holding costs, monitoring delivery of materials, managing day-to-day materials requirement planning (MRP), and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, or a related field is required.

How much experience is required for this role?

At least 2 years of supply chain planning experience in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment is required.

What software skills are needed for the Material Requirement Planner role?

Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, is required, along with preferably having experience in SAP and APO.

What key outputs are expected from the Material Requirement Planner?

Expected outputs include creating an optimized replenishment plan, monitoring supply signals, managing supplier deliveries, and defining stock policies for each SKU.

Will the Material Requirement Planner liaise with other teams?

Yes, the planner will coordinate and liaise with various teams including Production, Quality Operations, Application & Technology Group, and Warehouse.

How does the company support career growth?

Nestlé empowers employees to grow both professionally and personally, allowing them to make an impact locally and globally.

image

Nestlé

Unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1-10
Employees

Mission & Purpose

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future. We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland. Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020. Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules

Culture & Values

  • Respect for ourselves

    Respect starts with self-respect. Being true to ourselves, while acting with integrity, fairness and authenticity.

  • Respect for others

    Respecting others is about meeting our promises. It’s about quality in our products, our brands and everything we do.

  • Respect for diversity

    Respect for other ways of thinking, other cultures and all aspects of society requires inclusiveness and openness in all our interactions.

  • Respect for the future

    Respect for the future of our planet and future generations compels us to act with responsibility and courage, even if it’s difficult.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration

    You’ll be recognized for your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits package. And you may benefit from savings plans, insurances, loans, and discounted or free Nestlé products. You could even grab a bargain on retail products, services and activities.

  • Location-specific opportunities

    Our working environments vary greatly, so depending on your job and your location, you could benefit from flexible working opportunities, volunteering programs, the ability to bring a pet to work, and much more.

  • International mobility

    We offer opportunities to develop your career in different countries around the world. Global mobility plays an important part in developing Nestlé’s talent and our brands.

  • Health and wellbeing at work

    Our employee health programs will help you develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle, with health checks, health care, onsite cafeterias and fitness centres, sport and other activities.

  • Employee support

    More than ever, it is important that you are emotionally supported while at work and at home to be resilient and feel good as you carry out your everyday activities. We provide access to confidential counsellors to help when the unexpected happens or you are feeling overwhelmed.

  • Parental leave

    With a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver, plus the opportunity to take further leave, your new family life can get off to a great start. Your work location may provide additional benefits and resources such as dedicated feeding rooms or creches.