Auto Material Planner | Plex ERP & JIT Specialist

Motus Integrated Technologies; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies in the Netherlands seeks a Material Planner to oversee material flow from suppliers to production, ensuring on‑time availability and optimal inventory. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality to resolve supply chain issues and support continuous improvement.

Experience in the automotive sector and familiarity with Plex ERP is highly preferred; knowledge of JIT, Lean manufacturing, and ERP-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Supplier Scheduling, Production Control, or Supply Chain within the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of Just‑in‑Time (JIT), Lean Manufacturing, and automotive supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand, production schedules, and inventory levels to generate supplier releases.
• Create and maintain supplier schedules and forecasts within Plex ERP.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure materials arrive according to production requirements.
• Expedite critical materials and proactively resolve shortages that could impact production.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ), safety stock, and supplier information.
• Review daily material shortages and communicate recovery plans with suppliers.
• Coordinate engineering changes, new program launches, and end‑of‑life material planning.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality to resolve supply chain issues.
• Monitor supplier capacity and identify potential risks affecting production.
• Support inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining production continuity.
• Ensure compliance with supplier delivery requirements and automotive standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve scheduling efficiency and supplier performance.
• Generate and analyze reports related to supplier performance, inventory, and material availability.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier communications and recovery actions.

Skills

JIT

Lean Manufacturing

MRP systems

Plex ERP

Excel

Supplier scheduling

Communication

Time management

APICS/ASCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

Motus Integrated Technologies in the Netherlands seeks a Material Planner to oversee material flow from suppliers to production, ensuring on‑time availability and optimal inventory. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality to resolve supply chain issues and support continuous improvement.

Experience in the automotive sector and familiarity with Plex ERP is highly preferred; knowledge of JIT, Lean manufacturing, and ERP-driven