SCM Engineer – Material Planning & Procurement

About the role

We are looking for an SCM Engineer to manage material planning, warehouse operations, supplier sourcing and purchasing activities. The role ensures that components are available on time to support uninterrupted manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on production forecasts, MRP and customer demand to guarantee timely availability of components.
• Receive, store and issue materials in the warehouse while maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring FIFO compliance and effective stock control.
• Identify and develop suppliers for components, raw materials and services, negotiate pricing and lead times, and verify supplier capability to meet quality and delivery standards.
• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers for timely delivery, track order status and resolve supply issues to align with the production schedule.

Required profile

• Proven experience in material planning, inventory management and procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP processes and FIFO inventory principles.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Required skills

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• FIFO inventory management