Job Overview

The Materials Planning Analyst is primarily responsible for ensuring that delivery deadlines and customer-required quantities are met, while maximising the use of production resources and taking stock constraints into account. The role is also a key driver of continuous improvement within their area of responsibility.

Job Requirements

• Reviews the order book and defines MPS (Master Production Schedule) objectives for the production line.
• Communicates clearly with internal stakeholders and provides timely updates.
• Collects information from production and relays it to Customer Service as needed.
• Serves as a key link between Production and Customer Service.
• Plans and coordinates production activities across units and ensures component availability.
• Manages priorities for assigned product lines and contributes to the Production Programme.
• Participates in Capacity/Load and Value Stream meetings.
• Updates planning parameters within integrated systems (e.g., SAP).
• Escalates and communicates customer requirements to ensure on‑time shipment.
• May perform procurement or subcontracting tasks depending on the logistics flow.
• Follows up on customer escalations and quality alerts, leading relevant action points.
• Understands the full production process and proposes improvements to logistics flows.
• Independently organises production plans, including LOBs, and provides logistics updates.
• Contributes to continuous improvement projects (e.g., production flow optimisation, SAP settings).
• Works with support teams (Methods, Engineering, Supply Chain) to resolve order‑book issues.
• Organises meetings with internal/external partners and documents outcomes.
• Monitors OTD (On-Time Delivery) performance and provides performance analysis for their area

What your background should look like

• Proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• English
• Knowledge of production management
• Strong communication skills
• Higher education in Planning/Production Management, or equivalent experience demonstrating the required knowledge
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• May be required to train others depending on expertise

Competencies