Material Planner

About the role

SOMFY, a global leader in home and building automation, is looking for a Material Planner in Felgueiras. The role ensures that components and trading products are available on time to support production plans, while optimising inventory, procurement planning and transport organisation. It acts as a key link between suppliers, purchasing, planning, production, logistics and warehouse teams.

Key responsibilities

• Update long-term procurement plans on an 18 to 24-month horizon
• Perform stock sizing to balance material availability with inventory optimisation
• Evaluate shortage risks and take corrective action with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse requirements and send purchase orders, forecasts and procurement priorities to suppliers
• Manage pre-production requirements, ramp-ups and ramp-downs
• Book transport flows, follow up supplier receipts, overdue deliveries and delivery confirmations, and give priority instructions on daily deliveries
• Keep master data reliable and lead continuous improvement of procurement planning, supplier follow-up and stock accuracy

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in material planning, supply planning, procurement planning or a similar role in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of inventory management, procurement lead times, supplier follow-up and transport flows
• Ability to anticipate risks, prioritise actions and coordinate with production, purchasing, logistics and suppliers
• English at B2 level minimum

Required skills

• ERP/MRP experience, preferably SAP S/4HANA
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• MES knowledge is an advantage

What we offer

• A high-impact global transformation journey with international exposure
• A supportive environment fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing
• Long-term career opportunities within a global leader

Applications must be submitted through the company's secure online system with an English CV; applications sent by email or post will not be considered.