Material Planning Associate

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Please, apply till 17th April
Role: Temporary for 9 months

Material Planning Associate (Temporary for 9 months)

The Material Planning Associate is responsible for ensuring continuous and smooth production by planning and determining material requirements in line with the production plan. The role translates production needs into accurate material plans and purchasing actions, while acting as a key link between Production Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Warehouse.

The position will be based in Izmir and will report to Material Planning Manager.

Position:

As a Material Planning Associate, you will:

• Plan material needs by translating production plans into accurate material requirements using SAP and MRP (Material Requirements Planning), while reflecting material changes, replacements, and shelf-life risks.
• Ensure timely material supply by creating and managing purchase requisitions, reviewing open orders, and coordinating with Purchasing to adjust delivery timing when needed.
• Work closely with production and support teams (Production Planning, Quality, Warehouse, Import) to secure smooth material availability, especially during launches, relaunches, and material changes.
• Maintain accurate planning data in SAP, ensuring material master and planning parameters are correct and up to date.
• Monitor inventory health and performance, identifying risks such as slow moving or obsolete materials, and supporting reporting and analysis for planning and procurement decisions.
• Support forecasting and improvement efforts by providing material forecasts to Purchasing and contributing to better planning and reporting practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in material planning, supply chain, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of MRP, inventory/stock management, and operations planning, with the ability to coordinate demand and supply.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent English and Turkish communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively cross‑functionally; project management skills are an advantage.

What to expect:

At JTI, we believe great talent deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team: 

Competitive Rewards & Profit-Sharing

Enjoy a rewarding compensation package with an attractive incentive plan tied to company performance.

Work Your Way

Enjoy 50% hybrid working options and a work-from-home allowance (available for eligible roles).

Your Benefits, Your Way based on your preferences

Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities such as health insurance with family coverage, contributory pension plan, shared purchase, wellbeing support.

Family Comes First

Enjoy 20 weeks of fully paid family leave—including extended paid paternity leave and full maternity pay—with our JTI Family Leave Benefit.

Grow with Us

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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