Strategic Material Planner – Automotive SCM, SAP & Lean

Randstad USA; Thurso; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Duncan, SC is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate and release components to meet production schedules and customer requirements. The role focuses on optimizing inventory, tracking containers, meeting packaging needs and ensuring freight efficiency.

You will develop procedures and support systems to optimize inventory, track containers, and support packaging and freight optimization in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Materials/Logistics experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, MRP and Lean Manufacturing required.
• International material planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Material planning activities required to support production demand and satisfy customer requirements.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and integrity in accordance with department goals and objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring designated storage location using FIFO principles for all material.
• Provide customer support both internally and externally when dealing with a majority of customers based overseas.
• Perform to all quality systems standards.
• Support and drive continuous improvement activities to positively affect the profitability of the Company.

Skills

Planning

Operations

Engineering

Education

High School

Tools

SAP

MRP

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Randstad USA in Duncan, SC is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate and release components to meet production schedules and customer requirements. The role focuses on optimizing inventory, tracking containers, meeting packaging needs and ensuring freight efficiency.

You will develop procedures and support systems to optimize inventory, track containers, and support packaging and freight optimization in a fast-paced automotive environment.