Material Planner

Bosch Group•Albion, IN

About The Position

The Material Planner is responsible for the procurement of purchased material, incoming goods receiving, returns, incoming goods receiving inspection, complaints, supplier forecast, content of supplier contracts, KPIs, supplier manual, supply chain manual, allocation among plants in case of material shortages, logistical supplier evaluation (delivery reliability, subjective evaluation),handling discontinued production/ EBV, interim stocking, multiple sourcing, quota arrangements, purchasing tools (Supply On, WEBEDI, VMI, Merlin, SAP, Bekis, BekisQ, SRM, Bonimo...), master data and parameter management, purchasing of one-way packaging material. Responsible for the procurement of raw materials, semi-finished goods and trade goods. Manage stock levels within specified targets. Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal suppliers. Maintain master data within area of responsibility IT-System based demand planning and transmission of orders to internal and external suppliers; Track deliveries and coordinate special actions with suppliers, product planners, production planning, and incoming area. Act as a general contact for purchasing and handle escalations or supplier evaluations. Coordinate in supply shortfalls and allocations. Collaborate on projects and realize procurement-related tasks. Manage returns Define Kanban-control cycles and supermarkets in collaboration with suppliers. Support internal departments and cross-functional teams in strategic projects and initiatives. Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business or Equivalent field.
Minimum of 3 years of related working experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
In-depth knowledge of inventory management techniques, demand forecasting methods, and lean manufacturing principles.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and expert-level Excel skills for complex data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in order management and production planning functions in a manufacturing environment is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Procurement of purchased material
Incoming goods receiving
Returns
Incoming goods receiving inspection
Complaints
Supplier forecast
Content of supplier contracts
KPIs
Supplier manual
Supply chain manual
Allocation among plants in case of material shortages
Logistical supplier evaluation (delivery reliability, subjective evaluation)
Handling discontinued production/ EBV
Interim stocking
Multiple sourcing
Quota arrangements
Purchasing tools (Supply On, WEBEDI, VMI, Merlin, SAP, Bekis, BekisQ, SRM, Bonimo...)
Master data and parameter management
Purchasing of one-way packaging material
Procurement of raw materials, semi-finished goods and trade goods
Manage stock levels within specified targets
Serve as the main point of contact for external and internal suppliers
Maintain master data within area of responsibility
IT-System based demand planning and transmission of orders to internal and external suppliers
Track deliveries and coordinate special actions with suppliers, product planners, production planning, and incoming area
Act as a general contact for purchasing and handle escalations or supplier evaluations
Coordinate in supply shortfalls and allocations
Collaborate on projects and realize procurement-related tasks
Manage returns
Define Kanban-control cycles and supermarkets in collaboration with suppliers
Support internal departments and cross-functional teams in strategic projects and initiatives
Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior to support departmental and organizational goals