Junior Material Planning Engineer

About the Role

Sunreef Yachts is seeking aproactive and detail-oriented Junior Material Planning Engineerto support the planning and coordination of materials across multiple yacht construction projects.

Working closely with theSystems and Mechanical Engineering teams, you will ensure that all materials are accurately defined, sourced, and delivered in line with project timelines and production requirements. This role is key to maintaining alignment betweenengineering, procurement, and production, ensuring smooth execution across the build process.

This position is ideal for candidates with1–2 years of experience, preferably within themarine or complex engineering industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and managematerial requirementsbased on project schedules and engineering deliverables
• Prepare and issueRFQs (Requests for Quotation)to suppliers
• Analyze and compare supplier quotations in coordination with engineering and procurement teams
• Raise and submitPurchase Requests (PRs)in alignment with project needs
• Track and follow up on orders to ensureon-time deliveryand identify potential delays
• Maintain structured documentation ofBOMs, RFQs, POs, and supplier communications
• Monitorinventory levelsand highlight shortages or inconsistencies
• Coordinate closely withSystems, Mechanical, and Production teamsto ensure material alignment
• Support the resolution ofsupply chain issues, delays, and discrepancies
• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes related tomaterial planning and tracking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineering
• 1–2 years of experiencein material planning, procurement, or supply chain
• Experience in themarine / yacht industryis highly preferred
• Strong proficiency inMicrosoft Excel(data handling, tracking, basic analysis)
• Basic knowledge ofCAD software(AutoCAD or similar)
• Ability toread and interpret engineering drawings
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate withsuppliers and internal teams
• Strong organizational skills with a structured andfollow-up-driven mindset

Preferred Skills

• High level ofattention to detailand analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure and managemultiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive approach with strongproblem-solving capabilities
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus oncross-department collaboration

Benefits

• Work onhigh-end luxury yacht projectsin a fast-growing shipyard
• Exposure tocomplex, multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Opportunity to develop within adynamic and international team
• Direct involvement inproject execution and decision-making processes