Automotive Materials Planner & MRP Specialist

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing seeks a Purchasing/Materials Planning professional to steward QAD ERP data, manage Item Master and Supplier Schedules, and align EDI 830 releases with CUMs to support MRP signals.

You will release POs for schedules, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate packaging returns while forecasting long-lead usage and maintaining FIFO. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field.
• 4–8 years in Purchasing, Materials Planning, or SCM in a Tier 1 Automotive environment.
• Manufacturing ERP expertise; QAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own QAD ERP data stewardship: Item Master integrity, Supplier Schedules, EDI 830 releases, and CUM reconciliation.
• Identify and resolve issues from Customer EDI, part setup, or BOM that degrade MRP signals.
• Release POs to meet manufacturing schedules and customer demand; monitor on-time performance.
• Coordinate shipments of returnable packaging and manage supplier relations during escalations.
• Forecast long-lead raw glass and vinyl usage, including campaign-driven production scenarios.
• Drive inventory accuracy via cycle counts and monthly Physical Inventory participation.
• Design and sustain FIFO across purchased components; right-size inventory with demand changes.
• Ensure compliant storage for hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials; monitor shelf life.

Skills

QAD ERP

Item Master

Supplier Schedules

EDI 830

CUM reconciliation

Excel

Forecasting

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or related field

Tools

QAD ERP System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carlex Glass Manufacturing seeks a Purchasing/Materials Planning professional to steward QAD ERP data, manage Item Master and Supplier Schedules, and align EDI 830 releases with CUMs to support MRP signals.

You will release POs for schedules, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate packaging returns while forecasting long-lead usage and maintaining FIFO. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing setting.