Material Control Planner

Sumidenso Automotive Technologies Asia Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumidenso Automotive Technologies Asia Corporation is seeking a Material Control Planner II to oversee production material planning in Kentucky. You will develop and maintain production schedules, manage shop orders, and work with manufacturing and customer service to meet delivery targets.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong analytical skills, and collaboration across departments to optimize material flow, control inventory, and reduce costs while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage production material requirements.
• Maintain production schedules and shop orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize material flow.
• Generate KPI reports and support cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration & negotiation

Fast-paced environment

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

SALARIED EXEMPT POSITION

POSITION TITLE: Material Control Planner II I

BASIC POSITION DUTIES:

Planner III/Sr is responsible for production planning for assigned products, creating and maintaining production schedules, creating and managing shop orders, and working with Mfg for best efficiency. Working with customer service in assigned sections and product lines. Persons in this position will execute these functions daily to meet on time delivery targets, production targets, and profit targets as directed by management.

• MRP, Demand Forecasting and Planning
• Use the MRP system to analyze data, ensure its accuracy, and generate reports to support planning decisions.
• Analyze customer demand forecasts and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Material Flow and Procurement
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate the movement of materials from suppliers to the Warehouse, generating purchase orders to meet needs.
• Ensure timely material delivery and manage supplier performance.
• Inventory Management
• Monitor inventory levels, balance them to meet demand while minimizing excess stock and preventing shortages.
• Coordination and Communication
• Act as a liaison between various departments, suppliers, carriers, and freight forwarders to ensure smooth operations and resolve material-related issues.
• Problem-Solving
• Expedite operations, adjust schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, and troubleshoot issues related to material availability or delivery.
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes and procedures for better efficiency and cost reduction.
• KPI- Report KPI to Management and provide support data for root cause analysis and countermeasures.
• Business-level Japanese proficiency preferred but not required.
• Other duties as assigned.

PO SITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: 5-7 years of progressive experience in a related field.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort with large amounts of data. Demonstrated ability in analyzing and driving data-driven actions and improvements.
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills. Able to effectively communicate at different levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conceptual and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic approach and the capability to drive and sustain performance improvement.
• Ability to perform in a high-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).