Launch Material Planner/P1 Planner

Csod; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grammer is seeking a Launch Material Planner to join our Tupelo, MS location. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and contribute to lasting positive changes in our planning group.

The role requires automotive industry exposure, knowledge of imports/exports, SAP proficiency, and strong supplier negotiation skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure on-time product launches and efficient logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry is required or highly preferred.
• Knowledge of imports/exports, customs law, NAFTA, and transportation market.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Leadership and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to develop and manage internal and external relationships.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain direct contact with the customer to meet logistics requirements and organize information.
• Check customer demand against line capacity to identify risks relative to the delivery plan.
• Manage supply of materials and supplies.
• Collaborate with planners, traffic and import logistics, and finance to quote the logistics chain for a new product.
• Monitor imports of raw materials from supplier to plant.
• Quote and negotiate better rates with national and international transportation providers.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Imports/exports knowledge

Supplier negotiation

Leadership

Relationship management

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're looking for Visionaries, enablers and innovation drivers.

Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER, you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry, we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day, we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14,000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you.

Launch Material Planner/P1 Planner

What are your main tasks?

What we are looking for:

Grammer is looking for a Launch Material Planner to join our location in Tupelo, MS. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in our team!

• Maintain direct contact with the customer to meet the requirements and specifications of the logistics, organize the information and expose those involved.
• Check the customer’s demand against the capacity of the line to determine possible risks in compliance with the delivery plan.
• Manage supply of materials and supplies
• Work together with the planners, traffic and import logistics, finance, to quote the logistics chain of a new product.
• Follow the imports of raw material, from the supplier to the plant.
• Quote and negotiate better rates with national and international transportation providers.

What are your qualifications?

• Experience in automotive industry.
• Knowledge of imports, exports, customs law, NAFTA, and transportation market.
• Knowledge of SAP system.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers of goods and services.
• Leadership and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to develop and manage internal and external relationships.
• Computer skills and experience utilizing excel.
• Degree preferred, ideally in Supply Chain or related field.
• 2-4 years of previous experience as planner
• Experience working with automotive customers
• Experience with launching new product lines

And most importantly, what can you expect from us?

The well-being of our employees is our top priority. That's why we offer you:

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