Planning and purchasing of raw materials, packaging materials and other products according to defined ordering points;
Ensure optimum levels of inventory (establish reorder points, monitor stock level, minimize surplus or obsolete inventory);
Continuous control and optimization of material planning;
Work closely with purchasing/procurement to ensure raw materials are ordered and delivered according to production lead time;
Actively adjust schedules in response to equipment breakdowns, material shortages or sudden shifts in customer demand;
Maintaining/updating price and conditions in the SAP system Checking invoice deviations and clearances together with supplier;
Register, review and process supplier claims;
Maintaining of MRP parameters in the system and define the working parameters in case of new/existing materials;
Conduct supplier evaluation according to company standards and improve supplier performance;
Regular tracking and reporting of relevant KPI’s. Maintain material master data management;
Reporting obligations regarding the packaging materials placed on the market.

University degree in economics;
Min. 5 years’ experience in production planning, supply chain;
Strong knowledge related to planning and purchasing processes;
Very good command of English language (written and spoken);
Strong analytical and organizational skills;
Ability to work independently with team player mindset;
Good communication and cooperation skills;
Flexible and able to work under pressure;
Act as a problem solver;
Advanced knowledge and use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point);
Experience in SAP (MRP Planning and Execution SAP, especially production planning, in order to calculate quantities of raw material and components required for upcoming production);
Driving license;

Planning and Purchasing Specialist

Key skills