Materials Planning Clerk
しざいけいかくがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A clerical position that develops and coordinates ordering plans for necessary materials in manufacturing sites to optimize inventory.
Description
Materials Planning Clerks develop and execute ordering plans for materials necessary for stable manufacturing line operations and manage inventory levels. This is a specialized clerical role. They coordinate with production planning departments, purchasing departments, manufacturers, and suppliers to prevent delivery delays and excess inventory. They use ERP systems and spreadsheets for demand forecasting and inventory analysis to support production efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
Future Outlook
With global procurement and supply chain digitalization, planning operations using ERP and AI will advance. Demand for efficiency and cost optimization will continue to expand.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Logical thinker / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Materials Planning Section → Materials Procurement Staff → Production Control Staff → Purchasing Leader → Materials Department Manager
Required Skills
ERP (Basic Operation) / Excel (Advanced) / Inventory Management / Ordering Operations
Recommended Skills
Access/VBA (Automation) / ERP Implementation / English (Email)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for planning based on demand forecasting and trend analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Errors in quantities or delivery dates greatly impact production. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Accurate mathematical analysis is required for inventory calculations, ordering quantity computations, etc. |
| Planning & Organization | Required to develop appropriate ordering plans based on large volumes of data. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is primarily format-based, with little need for novel ideas. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Exam Level 3
Aliases
- Materials Planning Administration
- Materials Procurement Clerk
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