Material Planning Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2026.
Job Summary
We are looking for a qualified Material Planning Engineer to manage material requirements planning and ensure the availability of raw materials, mechanical and electrical components, spare parts, and production supplies in line with production schedules and operational requirements.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing material plans, monitoring inventory levels, coordinating procurement activities, and ensuring timely material availability to avoid production delays and optimize inventory costs.
Job Responsibilities
1. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production plans, sales forecasts, and customer orders.
Calculate material requirements using Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production schedules.
Ensure the availability of raw materials, mechanical and electrical components, and production supplies.
Monitor material lead times, safety stock levels, and reorder points.
Identify material shortages and take proactive actions to prevent production interruptions.
Follow up on engineering changes and their impact on material requirements and BOMs.
2. Inventory & Stock Control
Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability.
Coordinate with Warehouse and Inventory Control teams to maintain accurate stock records.
Analyze slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
Ensure proper material allocation according to production priorities.
Monitor stock discrepancies and investigate material shortages.
3. Procurement Coordination
Coordinate with the Procurement Department to ensure timely purchasing of required materials.
Prepare and follow up on Purchase Requisitions (PRs) based on approved material plans.
Monitor supplier lead times and expected delivery dates.
Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and delayed materials.
Communicate urgent material requirements to Procurement and relevant departments.
4. Production Planning & Coordination
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Warehouse departments.
Align material availability with production schedules and manufacturing priorities.
Identify potential bottlenecks caused by material shortages.
Support production plan adjustments based on material availability.
Ensure materials are available at the right time and in the required quantities.
5. Reporting & Performance Monitoring
Prepare regular material planning and inventory reports.
Monitor material availability, shortages, and purchase order status.
Analyze material consumption and forecast future requirements.
Track material planning KPIs and recommend process improvements.
Maintain accurate planning data and records through the ERP system.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in Material Planning, MRP, or Production Planning within a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience in CNC machinery, metal fabrication, industrial equipment, or engineering manufacturing is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Good knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs), inventory management, and production processes.
Understanding of procurement procedures, supplier lead times, and inventory control.
Experience with ERP systems (Odoo is preferred; SAP or Oracle is a plus).
Very good command of Microsoft Excel.
Good command of English (written and spoken).