Material Planner

About the Position

SOMFY, a global leader in home and building automation, is seeking a Material Planner to ensure the availability of components and trading products, optimizing inventory levels and procurement planning.

Responsibilities

• Update long-term procurement plans on an 18 to 24-month horizon.
• Perform stock sizing activities to ensure the right balance between material availability and inventory optimization.
• Evaluate shortage risks, identify potential supply disruptions and take corrective actions in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze the consistency of requirements and send purchase orders, forecasts and procurement priorities to suppliers.
• Manage pre-production requirements, ramp-ups and ramp-downs to support product lifecycle and production changes.
• Book transport flows and track their execution to ensure timely delivery of materials and trading products.
• Follow up supplier receipt acknowledgments, overdue deliveries and delivery confirmations.
• Give priority instructions on daily deliveries according to production needs and shortage risks.
• Ensure the reliability of master data in the information system, including planning, procurement and logistics parameters.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement plans related to procurement planning, supplier follow-up, stock accuracy and material flow performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
• Experience in material planning, procurement planning, supply planning, production planning or logistics planning.
• Good understanding of inventory management, procurement lead times, supplier follow-up and transport flows.
• Ability to analyze requirements, identify inconsistencies and anticipate shortage risks.
• Capacity to manage priorities in a fast-changing operational environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
• English language proficiency at B2 level minimum.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement Planning or a similar role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP environments, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) is considered an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or shared services supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP or equivalent planning tools.
• Experience with supplier service rate monitoring, shortage management and stock optimization.
• Understanding of ramp-up, ramp-down, pre-production or new product introduction requirements.
• Ability to work with planning data, forecasts, purchase orders and logistics parameters.
• Rigor, persistence, anticipation, analytical mindset and strong problem-solving orientation.
• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.
• High adaptability in changing production and supply environments.
• Strong anticipation and prioritization skills.
• Persistence and resilience when managing suppliers and shortage situations.

We Offer

• The chance to be part of a high-impact global transformation journey.
• International exposure through collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders worldwide.
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
• Long-term career opportunities within a global leader committed to excellence and sustainable growth.

About the Company

As a global leader in home and building automation, SOMFY is dedicated to shaping smarter living environments and inspiring new ways of living for everyone. A French, family-owned and independent group, we have been continuously growing since our founding. For more than 50 years, we have been the global leader in home automation and a pioneer in smart living solutions. Innovation drives our daily operations and ensures the excellence of our products and services.

We are present in 59 countries, supported by a global industrial and logistics network, and operate 17 R&D centers worldwide. Deeply committed to the well-being of our approximately 6,000 employees, we invest in their long-term employability through internal mobility and skills development. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, supported by a strong corporate culture.

Important: Only applications submitted with an English CV through our secure system will be considered!

The protection of our candidates’ personal data is a commitment of Somfy Group. We therefore ask any candidate to submit their application to us exclusively via our secure system, and not by email or postal.