Applus+; Material Planning Specialist

Applus+ is a worldwide leader in the testing, inspection, and certification sector. We are a trusted partner, enhancing the quality and safety of our clients’ assets and infrastructures while safeguarding their operations and improving their environmental performance.

Our innovative approach, technical capabilities, and highly skilled and motivated workforce of over 25,000 employees assure operational excellence across multiple sectors in more than 65+ countries.

Currently we are sourcing the following:

Position : Material Planning Specialist

Applus+ is currently supporting our client in seeking for a qualified Material Planning Specialist based in East Java, Indonesia.

This role serves as the key point of contact between internal departments and the supply chain function, supporting complex material requirements and ensuring seamless communication. The position plays a crucial role in streamlining procurement activities and optimizing material flow to meet operational demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main liaison between internal teams and the supply chain function to ensure material availability aligns with operational requirements.

• Lead collaborative planning sessions to monitor stock levels, identify shortages, and ensure readiness to support internal demand.

• Manage time-sensitive and complex material needs, working closely with procurement teams and service centers to ensure timely sourcing, delivery, and inventory control.

• Partner with relevant departments to confirm that operational needs—such as material compatibility, production timelines, and technical specifications—are clearly understood, recorded, and fulfilled.

• Continuously seek ways to improve supply chain performance, reduce operational costs, and minimize risks associated with procurement and logistics activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management.

• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and build strong cross-functional relationships with teams such as engineering, procurement, logistics, inventory, and warehousing.

• Solid understanding of engineering concepts relevant to material planning.

• Excellent communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English; experience collaborating in a multicultural or expatriate environment is advantageous.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PivotTables and VLOOKUP) and other data analysis tools.

• Highly adaptable and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-moving industrial setting.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve supply chain issues and improve procurement processes.

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms for managing inventory and procurement.

• Experience in leading or coordinating supply chain-related projects.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, process improvement strategies, and compliance standards related to material procurement.

Applications are to be emailed to recruitment.indonesia@applus.com  .

Please use ‘Material Planner’ as the subject line in your application email.

Applus is an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds can thrive.