Materials Planner

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• Develop and maintain daily weekly and monthly production schedules for stamping assembly and service operations.
• Convert customer demand and forecasts into executable production plans.
• Coordinate production priorities to meet on-time delivery and service-level targets.
• Adjust schedules based on capacity constraints material availability and changing customer requirements.

• Monitor customer demand forecasts and firm orders to ensure accurate production planning.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Track work-in-process (WIP) finished goods and raw material inventory.
• Identify potential shortages or overages and proactively implement corrective actions.

• Plan material movement between warehouses supermarkets staging areas and production locations.
• Ensure timely availability of materials at point-of-use for stamping assembly and service operations.
• Coordinate with logistics warehouse and material handling teams to support smooth material flow.
• Support lean manufacturing principles including FIFO kanban and pull systems where applicable.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering purchasing quality and customer service teams to align production plans.
• Communicate schedule changes priorities and risks clearly to all stakeholders.
• Participate in production meetings and capacity planning discussions.

• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems related to demand inventory and production schedules.
• Analyze production performance inventory trends and service metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve schedule adherence inventory turns and material flow efficiency.

• 2 years of experience in production planning scheduling or manufacturing operations.
• Experience planning multi-process operations (stamping assembly or similar manufacturing environments).
• Strong understanding of inventory management and material flow.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Preferred

• Experience in automotive metal stamping or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience working with service or aftermarket requirements.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven decision-making
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Work Environment

• Manufacturing floor and office environment.
• Requires regular interaction with production areas and material storage locations.
• May require occasional overtime or schedule adjustments based on customer demand.

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AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.