1st Shift Production Planner

daikyonishikawausainc; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DNUS, Inc. is seeking a Material Planner responsible for managing inventories and suppliers to support production schedules in a fast-paced environment. You will interact with SAP and coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure timely material flow.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in material planning or purchasing, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of ERP/WMS systems. This role requires the ability to work across departments and travel domestically and

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience in material planning, purchasing, or a related position.
• College degree preferred in business, supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems (SAP, ERP, WMS).

Responsibilities

• Manage inventories and suppliers to align with production schedules.
• Generate scheduling agreements, purchase orders, and manifests.
• Ensure materials meet specifications and are cost efficient.
• Coordinate with departments and suppliers to maintain JIT delivery.
• Track supplier performance and prepare cost estimates.

Skills

Material planning

Purchasing

Organization

Communication skills

MS Office / SAP / ERP

Automotive manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

ERP

WMS

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Control Team is looking for a Material Planner to manage inventories and suppliers and ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedules. The Material Planner’s responsibilities include: determining material specifications, creating and maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments, and managing external stakeholder relations. The Material Planner will interact with SAP and monitor transactions throughout the day to determine needed components for finished goods product. The Material Planner will communicate directly with our suppliers to ensure accurate and timely orders in a “just-in-time” production environment. Job duties include: evaluating container fleet size, part specification, and availability, ordering new and current products, and keeping accurate records in SAP and printed documents.

A successful Material Planner will be able to ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery in a fast pace, JIT environment. As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also:

• Determining the required materials and generating scheduling agreements, manifests, or purchasing orders for our suppliers.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications, customer quality standards, and are cost efficient
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary (JIT) for production
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, KPI, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Tracking production volume monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors
• Managing inventory issues, engineering changes, schedules changes, and cancellations
• Leading problem-solving sessions to determine root cause and counter measures
• Preparing cost estimates and supplier performance reports
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• College degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, production inventory management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years professional experience in material planning, purchasing, or a related position
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems (SAP, ERP, WMS)
• Automotive manufacturing and project management experience
  I understand the required skills, duties, and responsibilities outlined above.

DNUS is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace. DNUS will not discriminate based on any protected class in it’s hiring/onboarding/employment practices. Reasonable accommodations can be requested and will be considered as it relates to the essential functions of this job.

About DNUS, Inc.

Daikyo Corporation was established in 1953 in Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima-ken Japan. As a manufacturer of plastic products for automotive, machinery, electric appliance, vessels, and general household purposes. Today, DaikyoNishikawa (DNUS) Inc. established its first venture in the United States in 2019, primarily serving Mazda and Toyota automotive industry. DNUS, Inc. is a high-end technology and quality-driven automotive company. It is the policy of DNUS, Inc. to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.