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About this Senior Officer - Material Planning role at Johnson Electric

Johnson Electric · Onsite · India, Chennai

To ensure uninterrupted production by planning and controlling material availability, including imported materials, while optimizing inventory levels and coordinating with procurement, suppliers, and logistics teams.

Roles & Responsibility:

  • Plan material requirements based on production schedules and forecasts
  • Run MRP and generate purchase requisitions on time and Monitor material availability (local & import) to avoid line stoppages.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG as applicable)
  • MRP & System Management
  • Execute MRP in ERP systems (Oracle ERP)
  • Ensure master data accuracy (BOM, lead time, safety stock, MOQ)
  • Track planning exceptions (shortages, delays, excess stock)
  • Monitor shipment status (ETD, ETA) and ensure timely customs clearance
  • Ensure availability of import documentation: Invoice, Packing List, BOE, COO, etc.
  • Follow up on port clearance and inland transportation to plant
  • Regulatory & Compliance
  • Basic knowledge of import regulations, duties, and documentation
  • Coordinate for customs clearance and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
  • Support audit requirements related to import transactions
  • Follow up with overseas and domestic suppliers for on-time delivery
  • Monitor supplier performance and escalate delays

Align with procurement team on order prioritization
Production & Cross-functional Coordination
Work closely with Production and Stores for material readiness
Inventory Control: Control excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team


Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

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About Johnson Electric

About Johnson Electric Group The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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