Junior Planner: Drive Material Flow & Production Readiness

Aptiv; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Melbourne, FL seeks a detail-oriented Junior Planner to ensure materials are available on time to meet production and customer needs. You will support material planning, manufacturing, and purchasing across operations, collaborating across functions to optimize workflows and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities include reviewing demand and inventory, identifying shortages early, and maintaining ERP data as a single source of truth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; APICS certification in progress is valued.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain is preferred.
• Exposure to ERP systems and BOM, scheduling, and inventory control is a plus.
• Citizenship or export control requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Review demand and inventory levels to ensure materials are available for production and delivery commitments.
• Identify shortages and inventory discrepancies early to resolve issues and protect the schedule.
• Maintain ERP data as a reliable single source of truth for planning decisions.
• Assist Purchasing in creating and monitoring purchase orders to secure supplier commitments.
• Follow up on past-due materials and escalate risks to management for visibility.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve material issues across operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem solving

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related

APICS certification in progress

Tools

Infor VISUAL

SmartViews

Google Apps

Job description

Aptiv Interconnect in Melbourne, FL seeks a detail-oriented Junior Planner to ensure materials are available on time to meet production and customer needs. You will support material planning, manufacturing, and purchasing across operations, collaborating across functions to optimize workflows and delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities include reviewing demand and inventory, identifying shortages early, and maintaining ERP data as a single source of truth.