Material Planner

Zapadna Srbija

Supply Chain and Procurement

Flexible 1-3 Years Of Professional Experience

On behalf of our client, Tetra Pak, we are looking for candidates for the position of Material Planner.

As part of the EMEA Integrated Supply Chain, our planning hub ensures a smooth supply of Base and Additional Materials to 11 Converting Factories across the region.
In this role, you will manage the replenishment of Materials categories and contribute to maintaining optimal inventory levels while delivering a high standard of service to our customers.
You will report to the Material Team Lead and work closely with suppliers, converting factories, and the global planning structure.

Maintain master data in systems and tools to ensure accurate planning.
Place orders with suppliers, monitor order status until arrival, and keep systems updated.
Regularly review and update safety stock levels to maintain optimal inventory.
Monitor demand and supply deviations and take corrective actions when supply issues arise.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth material flow for production and delivery.
Analyze KPI losses and lead or participate in improvement initiatives.
Maintain strong cooperation with suppliers, including RFC, ordering, and delivery processes.

Bachelor degree
Fluency in English both in written and verbal
Min. 2-4 years of operational experience in the Material Planning or similar operational area
Experience with SAP R3
Experience working with MRP (Material Requirement Planning) tool – having worked intensively with APO-R (SAP) being a big advantage
Knowledge in material planning process and tools, logistic flow
Confident user of various IT tools such as MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), WebEx, Microsoft Teams
Analytical mindset and interest to business operations
Problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude