Service Material Planner

Role Description
What we are looking for:
Nova seeks a Service Material Planner to support our Operations organization and ensure smooth and reliable material availability to meet production and delivery targets.
In this role, you will become an integral part of the Service Planning team, enabling efficient production flow and high service levels by translating demand, production plans, and priorities into actionable material plans.
As a Material Planner, you will play a key role in execution service planning team production and repair plans. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between supply, inventory, and operational needs. This position offers a great opportunity for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment.
In this role, you will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Warehouses, and Engineering teams and will have a direct impact on delivery performance, inventory optimization, and process improvement.

Responsibilities
What will you be doing:
Schedule the supply of materials to meet service production requirements with minimum stock levels
Monitor OTD performance, resolve shortages, and mitigate production risks related to materials and deliveries.
MRP operating
Translate demand and production plans into execution-level production and repair plan - track supply status and risks.
Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Service and other stakeholders to align priorities and ensure timely closure of dependencies.
Lead weekly planning and delivery reviews, including tracking reports, action items, and planning visibility.
Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting accuracy, data quality, and inventory management methodologies.
Work closely with global territories to make sure that all safety stocks are available in defined warehouses

Requirements
5-10 years' Experience in material and logistics planning in a multidisciplinary environment
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
Proven experience in material planning, supply chain, or production planning roles
Proven experience with Spare parts and RMA planning
Experience working with cross-functional interfaces (Production, Purchasing, Warehouses)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience working with ERP systems
High proficiency in Excel
Experience working with Oracle Cloude ERP systems - Advantage
Familiarity with inventory management and optimization methodologies - Advantage
Experience with supply chain KPIs (OTD, shortages, inventory turns, etc.) - Advantage
That special something you bring in:
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced environment
Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
Strong ownership and accountability
High attention to detail and structured way of working
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Excellent communication skills , Ability to manage multiple topics in parallel and perform well under pressure