Material Planning Executive

We are looking for a Material Planning Executive to join the Planning and Logistics Department, Commercial Operations Directorate at the Kocaeli Plant of Assan Hanil , one of the Kibar Holding Group companies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, Minimum 7 years of experience in material planning and logistics, preferably within the automotive industry, Strong experience in material requirements planning, inventory management, shipment operations, and supplier management, Proficiency in SAP ERP and advanced Excel, Good command of English, Knowledge of foreign trade and customs processes, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Experience in Milk-Run operations and logistics route optimization, Experience in logistics cost analysis and cost improvement initiatives, Completed military service for male candidates, Residing in or willing to relocate to Kocaeli or Sakarya. Key Responsibilities Manage material requirements planning in line with customer orders and production plans, Monitor material requirements, supply plans, and deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production, Coordinate material planning and shipment processes with domestic and international suppliers, Monitor inventory levels and critical materials and ensure optimum inventory levels, Coordinate initiatives to improve warehouse capacity, material flow, and shipment efficiency, Optimize routes, vehicle capacity, and shipment frequency within Milk-Run operations, Monitor supplier logistics performance and logistics costs and coordinate continuous improvement actions, Support logistics budget preparation and monitor actual costs, Track, analyze, and report KPIs related to material planning and logistics processes, Identify potential material supply risks in advance and coordinate necessary actions, Manage process improvement and cost reduction projects related to inventory, logistics, and material flow, Ensure effective coordination of material flow between Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and suppliers.