Material Planner

Motus Integrated Technologies; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies seeks a Master Scheduler to plan, schedule, and monitor material flow from suppliers to support production while keeping optimal inventory levels. You will work with suppliers, Purchasing, Production Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on-time material availability.

Automotive industry knowledge and Plex ERP expertise are valued. The role emphasizes reducing shortages, improving scheduling, and ensuring compliance with automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Supplier Scheduling, Production Control, or Supply Chain in Automotive.
• Knowledge of JIT, Lean Manufacturing and automotive supply chain processes.
• Plex ERP experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.
• Experience with MRP systems and supplier scheduling.
• Understanding DELFOR/DELJIT, EDI, and automotive scheduling processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• APICS/ASCM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, schedules and inventory to generate supplier releases.
• Create/maintain supplier schedules and forecasts in Plex ERP.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure timely materials.
• Expedite critical materials and recover from shortages.
• Maintain planning parameters, lead times, MOQ and safety stock.
• Review daily shortages and communicate recovery plans.
• Coordinate engineering changes and new program launches.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Quality to resolve issues.
• Monitor supplier capacity and identify risks.
• Support inventory reduction while maintaining production.
• Ensure compliance with customer delivery requirements and automotive standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in scheduling efficiency.
• Generate/ analyze reports on supplier performance, inventory and material availability.
• Maintain records of supplier communications and recovery actions.

Skills

Just-in-Time

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Plex ERP

MS Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Master Scheduler

Position Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the flow of materials from suppliers to support production requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This position works closely with suppliers, purchasing, production planning, logistics, quality, and customer service to ensure on-time material availability and uninterrupted production.

Experience in the automotive industry is required, and knowledge of Plex ERP is highly preferred.

Key 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 customer 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or 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.


• Experience with Plex ERP is highly preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.


• Experience working with MRP systems and supplier scheduling.


• Understanding of customer releases (DELFOR/DELJIT), EDI transactions, and automotive scheduling processes.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• APICS/ASCM certification is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements.


• Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS) or Lean Manufacturing.


• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics (OTD, Premium Freight, Inventory Turns, etc.).


• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and prioritize critical material shortages.


• Experience supporting launch activities and engineering changes.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators

• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)


• Material Availability


• Premium Freight Reduction


• Inventory Accuracy


• Supplier Schedule Accuracy


• Production Downtime Due to Material Shortages


• Inventory Turns


• Customer Delivery Performance