Material Controller (Humanoid Robotics)

Schaeffler; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a Production Control/Order Management professional to keep materials, bookings, and sequencing aligned with production plans.

You will monitor inventory, verify orders, analyze performance, and collaborate with supply chain teams to secure material availability and cost-effective scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• 3+ years in production control, order management, supply chain, or process planning.
• Understanding of production booking, inventory, and reporting tools.
• Fluent English; other languages a plus.
• Structured, analytical, proactive with strong coordination skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth production flow by keeping materials, orders, and sequencing on track to meet delivery.
• Coordinate ordering processes and production bookings to follow the order freeze.
• Verify production orders are booked correctly and aligned with delivery needs.
• Monitor order costs with focus on quality and early deviation detection.
• Track inventory levels and work with supply chain teams to secure material availability.
• Prepare and analyze production performance reports to identify improvements.
• Adjust machine sequencing on a shift basis to support efficient operations.
• Contribute to end-to-end process planning and control across the supply chain.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Coordination

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support smooth production flow by keeping materials, orders, and sequencing on track to ensure manufacturing delivered as agreed.
• Coordinate ordering processes and production bookings to ensure manufacturing follows the agreed order freeze.
• Verify that production orders are booked correctly and aligned with current delivery requirements.
• Monitor order costs with a focus on quality and identify potential deviations early.
• Track inventory levels and work closely with supply chain teams to secure material availability.
• Prepare and analyze production performance reports to highlight improvement opportunities.
• Adjust machine sequencing on a shift basis to support efficient operations.
• Contribute to end-to-end process planning and control across the supply chain, with attention to time and cost performance.

Your Qualifications

• Bacholers degree or completed technical or commercial training, or a comparable qualification.
• 3+ years relevant experience in production control, order management, supply chain, or process planning.
• Good understanding of production booking processes, inventory management, and reporting tools.
• Confident communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Structured, analytical, and proactive working style with strong coordination skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Our Offering

• Please see all our medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings at Schaeffler Benefits
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Eligible for annual bonus & merit-based salary increases
• Regular employee appreciation and company events
• Salary non-exempt position - Overtime pay available

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

https://www.schaeffler.us/careers/

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Kenneth R Cummings

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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