Production & Material Planner - Maternity leave cover

Description:

VPG is hiring a Production & Material Planner for our Sensors Division in Modi'in

Responsibilities:

• Manage material planning activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for production.
• Analyze MRP recommendations and create purchase and replenishment plans based on demand forecasts and production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Track material shortages, identify supply risks, and proactively drive corrective actions.
• Create and maintain planning KPIs to support inventory optimization and supply chain performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and inventory management.

**This position is offered for a fixed term of approximately 9 months, with the potential for extension.

• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, or a similar supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of MRP processes and inventory management methodologies.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MFG.
• Experience with SharePoint and Lean methodologies is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
• Fluent Hebrew and English communication skills.