2027 Entry Level: Specialist Material Planning and Control (Lavonia, GA)

Textron; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex in Lavonia, GA is seeking an entry-level Specialist Material Planning and Control (2027). You will manage customer interface, monitor demand, and maintain inventory against schedules.

You will coordinate production changes, set up SAP MRP parameters, and ensure on-time supplier and carrier performance. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's in business/engineering or related supply chain discipline, with SAP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a supply chain discipline.
• Strong understanding of logistics processes and trends.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• 1+ year in automotive supply chain/materials management or 3+ years in another industry.

Responsibilities

• Customer management and primary customer interface.
• Maintain target inventory levels and monitor demand.
• Coordinate with production to incorporate changes and schedule。
• Perform SAP MRP parameter setup and maintenance.
• Follow up with suppliers and carriers to meet schedules.
• Develop recovery plans for supply/demand issues and expedite freight as needed.
• Adhere to OSHA, ISO 14001, TS 16949, and IATF 16949 standards.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Supply chain understanding

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Engineering background

Supply chain discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Entry Level: Specialist Material Planning and Control (Lavonia, GA) (343087)

Job Number:

343087

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can`t wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Customer Management
  • Customer Interface - Primary contact for customers
  • Understanding customer forecast/call-offs/JIS processing
  • Monitor customer demand and understand large fluctuations
  • Adherence to all customer requirements and portal management
  • Customer scorecard management
  • Engineering change co-ordination
• Maintain target inventory levels
• Escalate any deviations to schedule / additional OT required
• Incorporate engineering changes into production schedule
• Component planning through SAP MRP software
  • SAP parameter setup and maintenance (lead time, safety stock, etc)
  • Distribution of supplier shipment requirements based on SAP demands
  • Component inventory level management
  • Management of obsolete parts
  • BOM creation and maintenance
• Component follow up
  • Supplier follow up to ensure shipments made to schedule
  • Carrier follow up to ensure delivery made to schedule
  • Development of recovery plans to overcome supply / demand issues
  • Setting up and follow up of expedited freight
  • Monitoring receiving of components
  • Issuing of BCAQs for supplier issues
• Inventory accuracy monitoring and corrective actions
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• Comply with all OSHA standards and Textron health & safety standards.
• Comply with all ISO 14001 standards, all TS 16949 standards, and all IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications - External

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or supply chain relevant discipline.
• Deep understanding of logistic processes and trends and coherences.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• 1+yearofautomotivesupplychain/materialsmanagementexperience,or3+yearsofcomparableexperienceinanotherindustry

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other character