What is material planner - external procurement in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: material planner - external procurement

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A business role assigned to a person who ensures the availability of materials for production by planning, monitoring, and adjusting quantities of externally procured materials. The material planner for external procurement collaborates internally with production planners and the purchasing department, as well as externally with suppliers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material planner - external procurement is a component of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to plan and manage the procurement of materials from external vendors. It enables users to create purchase orders, track delivery dates, and monitor the status of orders. It also provides tools for analyzing vendor performance and managing supplier relationships. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use material planner - external procurement, users must first create a purchase order for the desired materials. This can be done by entering the vendor information, item details, and delivery date into the system. Once the purchase order is created, users can track its progress and view any changes in delivery dates or other details. They can also analyze vendor performance by viewing reports on delivery times, quality of materials, and other metrics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase order, it is important to enter accurate information about the vendor and item details. This will ensure that the order is processed correctly and delivered on time. Additionally, users should regularly review vendor performance reports to ensure that they are working with reliable suppliers. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Material planner - external procurement is part of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP). Other components of PP include material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, production scheduling, and shop floor control.