Production & Material Planner - Maternity leave cover

Description VPG is hiring a Production & Material Planner for our Sensors Division in Modi'in Responsibilities: Manage material planning activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for production. Analyze MRP recommendations and create purchase and replenishment plans based on demand forecasts and production requirements. Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Collaborate closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow. Track material shortages, identify supply risks, and proactively drive corrective actions. Create and maintain planning KPIs to support inventory optimization and supply chain performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and inventory management. ** This position is offered for a fixed term of approximately 9 months, with the potential for extension.

Requirements

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management or a related field. 3+ years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or a similar supply chain role. Strong understanding of MRP processes and inventory management methodologies. Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MFG. Experience with SharePoint and Lean methodologies is an advantage. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills. Fluent Hebrew and English communication skills.

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