Logistics Planner

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Logistics Procurement Planner is responsible for planning and managing the supply of raw materials and components to ensure production continuity and inventory balance.

The role converts demand signals and production plans into accurate procurement requirements, coordinating closely with suppliers, purchasing, and internal logistics teams to guarantee material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning & Material Availability

Plan and manage material requirements based on customer demand, production plans, and system parameters.

Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support uninterrupted production.

Monitor supplier deliveries and proactively address potential shortages or supply risks.

Supplier Coordination & Supply Stability

Maintain regular communication with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules and resolve supply issues.

Support escalation and mitigation plans for material shortages or delays.

Collaborate with Purchasing to improve supplier delivery performance.

System & Planning Governance

Maintain accurate planning parameters in the ERP system (SAP) (lead times, safety stock, lot sizes, reorder points).

Ensure system transactions and procurement signals are aligned with operational reality.

Support system discipline and data integrity within material planning processes.

Inventory Management Support

Monitor inventory levels to balance service performance and working capital targets.

Identify excess, slow-moving, or obsolete materials and support mitigation actions.

Collaborate with Inventory Control to maintain system accuracy and material traceability.

Supply Risk Monitoring

Track supply risks related to demand fluctuations, supplier constraints, or logistics disruptions.

Develop alternative scenarios and mitigation actions to protect production and customer deliveries.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Monitor procurement planning KPIs such as material availability, supplier delivery performance, and inventory levels.

Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at stabilizing supply and reducing inventory variability.

Participate in process optimization and digitalization initiatives within supply chain planning.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement governance, and logistics standards.

Support traceability requirements and quality processes related to supplier materials.

Interfaces

• Logistics Planning Team
• Purchasing / Strategic Procurement
• Production Planning
• Inbound & Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Control
• Quality and Engineering

Soft Skills

• Analytical and structured thinking
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving capability
• Attention to detail and system discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in material planning, procurement planning, or supply chain coordination in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAP systems and planning methodologies.