Demand and Supply Planner
تم النشر:
9 اكتوبر 2026 (نُشرت قبل 2 ساعة)
آخر موعد للتقديم:
6 يناير 2027
عدد الوظائف الشاغرة:
1 عدد الوظائف الشاغرة
ملخص الوظيفة
AirQ is looking for an experienced Demand & Supply Planner to support our Supply Chain function and ensure the right balance between customer demand production capacity inventory and supplier capabilities to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
The Demand & Supply Planner is responsible for balancing customer demand production capacity inventory and supplier capabilities to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The role focuses on demand forecasting material planning production planning inventory optimization and supplier coordination.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demand Planning
- Build and maintain the demand forecast using historical consumption requester inputs and known projects or events.
- Collect and validate demand from internal requesters; challenge unrealistic or incomplete requirements.
- Track forecast accuracy and bias investigate gaps and adjust models and assumptions.
- Maintain demand master data (items units of measure lead times consumption patterns).
- Consolidate demand from Sales Production R&D and other relevant functions.
- Identify demand fluctuations risks and potential shortages.
- Translate the demand forecast into a time-phased supply requirement.
2. Supply & Material Planning
- Prepare material and supply plans based on the production schedule BOM inventory levels supplier lead times and capacity.
- Ensure materials are available in the right quantity and at the required time to support production.
- Monitor open orders expedite late deliveries and resolve shortages quality or quantity issues.
- Identify material shortages and develop recovery plans.
- Define and periodically review Min/Max Safety Stock Re Order Qty Reorder Points and PO Cycles based on actual consumption and lead times.
- Support automated replenishment and MRP processes.
3. Production Planning
- Coordinate with Production to align production capacity with demand.
- Monitor production capacity bottlenecks and constraints.
- Re-plan when there are changes in demand material availability production capacity or supplier performance.
4. Procurement & Supplier Coordination
- Provide Procurement with material requirements and planned order quantities.
- Coordinate supplier lead times capacity MOQ delivery schedules and critical material requirements.
- Monitor supplier commitments and escalate potential delivery risks.
- Support procurement with supplier performance data for reviews sourcing and contract decisions.
5. Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels aging excess slow-moving and obsolete materials.
- Keep inventory within agreed targets while protecting service levels.
- Optimize inventory while maintaining required production coverage.
- Analyze inventory against demand lead time MOQ and safety-stock requirements.
- Support inventory reduction and working-capital improvement initiatives.
6. Planning & Performance Analysis
- Maintain planning parameters and master data in ERP/MRP systems.
- Monitor KPIs such as:
- Forecast Accuracy
- Material Availability
- Production Plan Adherence
- Inventory Days / Inventory Turns
- Stockout Rate
- Supplier OTIF
- Excess & Obsolete Inventory
- Schedule Adherence
- Prepare regular demand supply inventory and shortage reports.
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Production Procurement Logistics Warehouse Engineering/R&D and Quality.
- Conduct regular Demand & Supply Planning meetings.
- Escalate critical supply risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure alignment between the production plan procurement plan and inventory strategy.
- Prepare demand and supply inputs for the monthly S&OP or planning review.
- Highlight risks constraints and scenarios and propose mitigation actions.
- Communicate agreed plans and changes to requesters procurement warehouse and suppliers.
8. Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements to planning processes tools and supplier collaboration.
- Follow company policies procurement procedures and internal controls.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong understanding of BOM MRP ERP inventory planning production capacity and supplier lead times.
- Strong Excel/data-analysis skills.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and supply-chain KPIs.
- Strong analytical problem-solving communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Problem-solving mindset for handling supply disruptions.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in serial production / aerospace / automotive / advanced manufacturing is an advantage.
- Experience implementing or improving MRP and automated replenishment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing S&OP/IBP inventory optimization and supply-chain risk management.
- Experience working with ERP (Odoo) systems is an advantage.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Industrial Engineering Business or a related field.
- 37 years of experience in demand planning supply planning production planning or material planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing/JIT (Just-In-Time) principles is an advantage.
- APICS/ASCM CIPS or similar supply-chain certification is an advantage.