Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Planning & Execution Manage material requirements planning for a portfolio of 150+ SKUs. Ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials to support production without disruption. Monitor and control inventory levels to balance service level and working capital targets.
2. Supplier Management & Coordination Manage and coordinate with over 30 suppliers (local and overseas). Issue purchase requisitions / purchase orders in alignment with planning requirements. Follow up on supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and resolve supply issues proactively. Collaborate with procurement on supplier performance, lead time, and improvement initiatives.
3. Production & Plant Coordination Work closely with 2 manufacturing plants (North & South) to align material supply with production schedules. Support production planning adjustments by ensuring material readiness for any plan changes. Handle material shortages, expedite critical items, and propose mitigation actions.
4. Inventory & Cost Control Monitor slow-moving and obsolete materials; propose actions to minimize write-offs. Optimize safety stock levels and reorder parameters. Support inventory accuracy and cycle count processes where required.
5. System & Data Management Maintain accurate master data (lead time, MOQ, safety stock, BOM alignment). Ensure planning parameters in SAP (or relevant ERP) are correctly set for MRP runs. Analyze MRP outputs and take appropriate actions to ensure system reliability.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain efficiency. Support new product launches, packaging changes, and phase-in/phase-out activities from a material planning perspective.

Qualifications

& Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. 2–5 years of experience in Material Planning / Supply Planning, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Experience managing a high number of SKUs and multiple suppliers is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good understanding of MRP logic and inventory management principles. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Detail-oriented with strong execution capability. Proactive mindset with continuous improvement attitude.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Material availability / production service level Inventory DII (Days in Inventory ) Slow-moving & obsolete inventory Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) Planning accuracy and system adherence Overview Job Title: Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Executive / SpecialistJob Purpose The MRP Executive is responsible for ensuring material availability to support production plans across two manufacturing sites (North & South), while optimizing inventory levels and maintaining strong coordination with both local and overseas suppliers.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Planning & Execution Manage material requirements planning for a portfolio of 150+ SKUs. Ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials to support production without disruption. Monitor and control inventory levels to balance service level and working capital targets.
2. Supplier Management & Coordination Manage and coordinate with over 30 suppliers (local and overseas). Issue purchase requisitions / purchase orders in alignment with planning requirements. Follow up on supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and resolve supply issues proactively. Collaborate with procurement on supplier performance, lead time, and improvement initiatives.
3. Production & Plant Coordination Work closely with 2 manufacturing plants (North & South) to align material supply with production schedules. Support production planning adjustments by ensuring material readiness for any plan changes. Handle material shortages, expedite critical items, and propose mitigation actions.
4. Inventory & Cost Control Monitor slow-moving and obsolete materials; propose actions to minimize write-offs. Optimize safety stock levels and reorder parameters. Support inventory accuracy and cycle count processes where required.
5. System & Data Management Maintain accurate master data (lead time, MOQ, safety stock, BOM alignment). Ensure planning parameters in SAP (or relevant ERP) are correctly set for MRP runs. Analyze MRP outputs and take appropriate actions to ensure system reliability.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration Collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain efficiency. Support new product launches, packaging changes, and phase-in/phase-out activities from a material planning perspective.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field. 2–5 years of experience in Material Planning / Supply Planning, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred). Experience managing a high number of SKUs and multiple suppliers is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good understanding of MRP logic and inventory management principles. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Detail-oriented with strong execution capability. Proactive mindset with continuous improvement attitude.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Material availability / production service level Inventory DII (Days in Inventory ) Slow-moving & obsolete inventory Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) Planning accuracy and system adherence