[Hiring] Material Planner @Emapta

Role Description

Efficient supply planning keeps manufacturing operations running, customers satisfied, and business growth on track. The Material Planner plays a vital role in ensuring the right materials are available at the right time through proactive planning, supplier collaboration, and inventory optimization. Make a measurable impact on operational performance while building a long-term global career with Emapta, where top talent gains stability, continuous growth, and world-class opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 4 years of experience in materials planning, supply planning, or buyer/planner roles within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with Kinaxis (RapidResponse or Maestro)
• Working proficiency in Oracle EBS or SAP, including MRP, purchasing, and inventory management modules
• Strong knowledge of MRP logic, safety stock methodologies, and inventory health management, including coverage, aging, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret planning data
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive suppliers and cross-functional teams toward committed delivery dates

Requirements

• Background in OTC pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or other FDA-regulated (cGMP) manufacturing environments (preferred)
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in business intelligence or analytics tools, such as Apache Superset or Power BI, or experience using SQL (preferred)
• Experience working within a Planning Center of Excellence (CoE) or a similarly governed planning environment (preferred)

Responsibilities

• MRP & Supply Execution:
  • Execute the weekly MRP cycle and convert planning signals into purchasing actions by placing, expediting, deferring, or canceling purchase orders in accordance with established policies
  • Manage the complete purchase order lifecycle from placement through receipt
• Supplier Management:
  • Manage supplier communications and maintain accurate supplier schedules for assigned vendors
  • Monitor supplier confirmations, on-time delivery performance, and recovery commitments to ensure delivery targets are met
• Inventory Policy & Safety Stock:
  • Manage safety stock parameters within Center of Excellence (CoE) governance guidelines
  • Monitor inventory coverage, health, and aging
  • Lead monthly inventory policy reviews for the assigned portfolio
• Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Inventory Management:
  • Prevent excess and obsolete inventory through proactive monitoring and early warning indicators
  • Recommend monthly inventory disposition plans with quantified financial impacts
  • Identify root causes and implement corrective portfolio and policy actions
• Data Quality & Planning Parameters:
  • Maintain accurate planning master data, including lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), lot sizes, and safety stock levels
  • Coordinate planning parameter audits and updates with the Master Data and Supply Planning teams
• Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE):
  • Resolve material planning exceptions within established service level agreements
  • Participate in weekly S&OE meetings to support material allocation, risk assessment, and recovery planning
  • Coordinate material recovery timelines with Customer Service to minimize supply disruptions
• Risk Management & Escalation:
  • Escalate supplier capacity, lead-time, or yield risks that exceed planning guidelines
  • Recommend corrective actions to Supply Planning leadership and Sourcing to mitigate supply risks
• Performance Measures:
  • Achieve Supplier OTIF (On Time, In Full) targets
  • Ensure on-time purchase order placement
  • Minimize excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory trends and aging
  • Optimize inventory turns and days of supply across product segments
  • Maintain planning parameter compliance based on Center of Excellence (CoE) audit standards
• Key Interfaces:
  • Collaborate daily with Supply Planning, Master Planning, Production Planning, Sourcing, External Operations, Quality, Master Data, and Customer Service teams
  • Utilize Oracle EBS (ERP/MRP), Kinaxis, and safety stock analytics tools to support planning and inventory management activities

Benefits

• 5 days work week
• Weekends off
• Work from home arrangement
• 20 vacation days in total
• Prepaid medicine
• Fully-customized Emapta laptop and peripherals
• Direct exposure to our clients
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment
• Prime Office Locations - Bogotá and Medellin
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses