Asst Material Planning Manager (FMCG)

Assistant Material Planning Manager (FMCG)

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Material Planning Manager to support material planning operations and ensure a reliable supply of raw and packaging materials to the factory.

This role is ideal for someone with early-career experience in MRP who is ready to step up and take on more ownership in planning, coordination, and inventory control within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning & MRP Execution

• Plan and manage material requirements (RM/PM) based on production plans and demand forecasts
• Execute MRP runs and ensure timely ordering of materials to support manufacturing schedules
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure purchase orders are placed and delivered on time

Inventory Control & Availability

• Monitor stock levels to ensure sufficient material availability while minimizing excess inventory
• Track slow-moving and obsolete materials, and recommend actions to optimize inventory
• Ensure accurate material planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, MOQ)

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with production planning, procurement, and warehouse teams to align supply with demand
• Follow up on material shortages, delays, and supplier issues to minimize production impact
• Support smooth execution of production plans through effective material readiness

System & Data Management

• Maintain and update material master data in SAP or similar
• Ensure accuracy of MRP-related data and planning inputs
• Prepare regular reports on material status, shortages, and inventory performance

Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives to improve planning accuracy, inventory turnover, and process efficiency
• Identify opportunities to enhance MRP processes and reduce supply risks

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–3 years of experience in material planning / MRP within FMCG manufacturing environment
• Experience handling raw materials (RM) and packaging materials (PM)
• Familiar with SAP, OPM
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Good command both Thai and English

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.