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Material Planner

McCormick & Company

Job Location:

Gurgaon - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 August 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 23 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Material Planner is responsible for executing costeffective material plans to support plant production and customer service requirements. This role manages a defined portfolio of raw and packaging materials ensuring timely replenishment accurate inventory levels and alignment with manufacturing schedules.

The position leverages SAP MRP to plan orders maintain safety stock and reorder parameters and proactively identify and resolve material shortages.

It works crossfunctionally with Supply Planning Procurement Operations and Quality to ensure continuity of supply while meeting inventory and cost targets.

The role also supports supplier performance monitoring manages nonconformance and returntovendor processes maintains master data accuracy and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material availability and reduce waste.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Materials Planning Execution & Inventory Management
- Execute material planning responsibilities for an assigned portfolio of raw and packaging materials
- Create and manage material plans using SAP MRP to support plant production schedules
- Maintain and review MRP parameters including safety stock and reorder points
- Monitor inventory levels to balance service cost and inventory targets
- Manage material shortages and coordinate recovery actions with plant teams and Procurement
- Support plant DDS routines by preparing and communicating material availability risks and recovery actions

Supplier & Procurement Coordination
- Collaborate with Procurement on supplier performance delivery issues and recovery actions
- Monitor on-time delivery and perfect purchase line performance
- Support return-to-vendor (RTV) processes and supplier corrective actions
- Coordinate material receipt timing and support plant receiving schedule

Process Execution Data Management & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate material master data and planning parameters
- Audit and update MRP settings to ensure optimal lead times and inventory levels
- Support component transitions engineering changes and product launches to prevent obsolescence
- Ensure accurate tracking and mitigation of SLOB and at-risk inventory
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to planning execution and inventory performance

Participate in crossfunctional meetings to support material planning activities and stay aligned on plant priorities
Assist in material readiness for product launches changes and commercialization activities
Support basic import and documentation processes for internationally sourced materials
Help maintain accurate records and data to support planning and inventory processes

Contribute ideas to improve daytoday planning execution and team efficiency

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field (or in progress)
02 years of experience in supply chain operations or related field
Basic understanding of supply chain or manufacturing environments
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a team environment
Ability to collaborate across functions (Supply Planning Procurement Operations)
Proactive approach to problem solving and asking questions
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

APICS CPIM (in progress or interest in pursuing)
Exposure to planning inventory or data analysis through internships or coursework preferred
Internship or co op experience in supply chain planning or manufacturing
Exposure to SAP or other planning systems
Interest in continuous improvement and process optimization
Basic analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends

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About Company

McCormick & Company

McCormick spices and products have been kitchen must-haves since 1889. Learn about seasoning and cuisine while discovering tons of delicious recipes today.

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