Materials Planner

About the role

We are seeking a Materials Planner to join Emerson’s Supply Chain and Materials Planning team. In this role you will ensure the timely availability of materials, support reliable production, and help optimise inventory and working capital in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities

• Create, review and release purchase orders through ERP systems aligned with demand forecasts.
• Partner with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments, mitigate supply risks and resolve quality or delivery issues.
• Manage order expediting and postponement to respond to demand changes and inventory targets.
• Prepare and maintain operational and management reports by extracting and analysing data from ERP and analytical tools.
• Monitor inventory levels and material movements to meet service level targets and cost‑efficiency goals.
• Apply structured materials planning and inventory management principles, including DDMRP, JIT and VMI, to support stable supply and continuous improvement.
• Support additional initiatives, analyses and projects as assigned.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain or operations within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven ability to handle crises, solve ambiguous problems and consistently exceed goals.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Competence with Microsoft 365 for preparing presentations and reports.