Automotive Molding Scheduler & Inventory Planner

Magna International Limited; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Ohio is seeking an experienced Inventory/Materials Scheduler to join our team. You will monitor molded part inventory, align with production schedules, and drive on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will balance labor needs, coordinate with Materials, and generate capacity reports to forecast demand. A background in SPC analysis and familiarity with Trans4M are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Inventory or Supply Chain Management.
• Six years work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Understanding of SPC analysis.
• Familiar with Trans4M.

Responsibilities

• Daily count of molded part inventory and dunnage.
• Analyze customer production and service release requirements compared to molded part inventory levels and generate the daily Molding Production Schedule.
• Maintain an inventory level of 3 days or less for high volume molded parts, to support the overall inventory turn rate of 24.
• Work with Materials to reconcile inventory variances and assist in the corrective actions or resolve future discrepancies.
• Purchase and order all recurring and nonrecurring items as required by the injection molding department. All purchasing practices will follow the established TEAM systems method. Every effort will be made to reduce overhead costs and keep expenses below budget.
• Establish inventory requirements by part number and manage the pull system scheduling of work in process between the Molding Department and it’s internal and external customers.
• Participate in the ongoing analysis of molding production shift requirements for each part number and press, to balance out the labor requirements per shift and maximize efficient use of labor.
• Generate and maintain the weekly Molding Capacity Report.
• Support APQP/Sales by generating future capacity reports for potential new business.
• Generate a weekly Press Hours Required report to determine any overtime requirements needed for the Molding Department.
• Participate as required as a cross-functional member of continuous improvement teams focusing on improving performance objectives (QRPS and GCAR).
• Assist in the development/modification of TS-16949 procedures and work guidance for injection molding scheduling and materials management. Ensure strict adherence to approved TS-16949.

Skills

SPC analysis

Trans4M experience

Inventory scheduling

Excel

Windows Office

Education

Associate Degree in Inventory or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Trans4M

Job description

Magna Exteriors in Ohio is seeking an experienced Inventory/Materials Scheduler to join our team. You will monitor molded part inventory, align with production schedules, and drive on-time delivery while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will balance labor needs, coordinate with Materials, and generate capacity reports to forecast demand. A background in SPC analysis and familiarity with Trans4M are preferred.