Network Material Planner

Network Materials Planner responsible for coordinating supply of materials across the BU network, maintaining inventory and purchase orders to align with production schedules. Responsible for planning product families, communicating materials risks to EMs, collaborating with BU Network Schedulers and EMs to align material requirements with production, reviewing network raw/pack demand and shortages, issuing purchase orders, reviewing ARIBA deviations, acting as the point of contact for material requests, prioritizing/escorting with suppliers for raws and plants, implementing inventory control to minimize carrying costs, reviewing safety stock, and providing input on material availability and lead times for production planning. Key skills include data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, SAP ECC/BW/Rapid Response proficiency, and strong communication, with a track record of meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.