Nordex Group

Senior Engineer - Material Planner

Nordex Group  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Position Title: Senior Engineer - Material Planner (Wind Projects)

The Senior Engineer - Material Planner ensures the timely availability of all components delivered to the sites. The role covers the full delivery planning cycle, from fulfilling the demands in the system (SAP) creating the corresponding POs to coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to secure on‑time delivery. This position provides strong exposure to global supply chain operations and collaboration across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure material deliveries according to project schedules and system demands
  • Create purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to secure confirmations and delivery dates
  • Coordinate closely with Sourcing, Material Handling, Quality, and Project Execution teams to resolve issues and maintain delivery reliability
  • Track missing parts, and escalation topics, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
  • Coordinate with site teams for local deliveries and urgent needs
  • Maintain accurate data in the ERP system (dates, status, quantities) to support reliable planning
  • Prepare reports and track KPIs related to delivery performance, supplier reliability, and material readiness
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning and supplier coordination processes

Candidate Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • Required 2-5years of experience in the composite, renewable energy, or blade manufacturing, automobile industries.
  • Experience in material planning, procurement, vendor coordination, or supply chain operations
  • Familiarity with SAP (MM or relevant modules) or other ERP systems
  • Strong follow‑up skills, attention to detail, and structured working style
  • Ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders and suppliers
  • Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to manage several priorities in parallel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of SAP (MM or relevant modules) or similar ERP systems
  • Experience in project‑based supply chains or EPC environments
  • Exposure to global supplier networks and logistics processes
  • Knowledge of planning or reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
  • Experience working with wind projects or renewable energy supply chains

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Nordex Group

About Nordex Group

The development, manufacture, project management and servicing of wind turbines in the onshore segment has been the core competence and passion of the Nordex Group and its more than 10,900 employees worldwide for 40 years.

As one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, the Nordex Group offers high-yield, cost-efficient wind turbines that enable long-term and economical power generation from wind energy in all geographical and climatic conditions. The focus is on turbines in the 3 to 7 MW class, and the Group’s comprehensive product portfolio offers individual solutions for both markets with limited space and regions with limited grid capacities. A global service network, of around 380 service points throughout 30 countries, delivers service quickly to keep our systems running smoothly. The Group covers the needs of all customer segments within the global wind market, from large energy suppliers to SMEs operating power plants. With more than 61 GW of installed capacity worldwide, Nordex Group systems deliver sustainable energy throughout more than 80 per cent of the world’s energy market (excluding China).

Nordex SE is listed on the TecDAX and MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0D6554). The headoffice of the company, with the Management Board and central corporate functions, is located in Hamburg, while the legal entity is registered in Rostock. At production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the US, and India, the Nordex Group produces nacelles, rotor blades and concrete towers. The Group also maintains offices and branches in more than 30 countries.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Hamburg, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
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