Materials Planning Supervisor

Join to apply for the Materials Planning Supervisor role at WhiteCrow Research 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Materials Planning Supervisor role at WhiteCrow Research We are global talent research, insight and pipelining specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client’s in-house research. About our client For more than 80 years, our client’s engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Their focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies their commitment to progress. The unmatched range of their product portfolio enables companies, large and small, to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow. As a Materials Planning Supervisor, you will be responsible for Responsibilities: Managing the organization's inventory levels in the region from both value and coverage (Days on Hand - DoH) perspectives. Overseeing the management of imported components with the team. Defining inventory strategies aligned with the organization’s objectives. Monitor the weekly forecast, quarterly inventory closing for the region, and allocation by stock type (finished goods, purchased, manufactured, in transit, etc.) Monitoring and defining actions for the elimination of obsolete inventory. Supporting monthly S&OP cycles, actively participating in all phases. Supporting planning activities for new projects (new sales and/or locations) and end-of-life projects. Monitoring supplier delivery performance and collaborate with the Procurement team regarding underperforming suppliers. Periodically reviewing SKU consumption profiles with the team and adjust replenishment policies when necessary. Supporting planners in cases of delivery and/or production delays. Managing special freight requests, assess root causes, and support actions to prevent recurrence. Ensuring strong integration and collaboration of the team with other departments, especially other teams within the Supply Chain function. Providing periodic feedback to the team, highlighting strengths and guiding improvements. Encouraging and developing the team's pursuit/implementation of process improvements and best practices in planning. Adapting planning strategies to the specific needs of each business unit served. Seeking and applying new market trends and best practices to company processes. Establishing and monitoring individual and team performance indicators, coordinating actions to meet targets. Monitoring and ensuring resolution of pending issues. What you already have Preferred Years of Experience / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or related fields. Postgraduate degree in the area is desirable. Previous experience managing material planning teams. Previous experience in the automotive industry. Required Skills: Knowledge of imported component management and S&OP processes. Advanced English for conversation. Knowledge of SAP (PP and MM modules). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance Industries Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WhiteCrow Research by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, BR

Posted Date: 8/17/2025