Material Planner

LM Manufacturing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LM Manufacturing in Detroit is seeking a Materials Planner to manage new part parameter setup, BOM creation and ERP-driven releases to support production schedules. You will coordinate with suppliers, monitor FG inventory, analyze MRP data, and drive on-time deliveries while controlling freight costs and obsolescence.

Strong problem solving and collaboration are essential. Experience in a manufacturing environment and proficiency with Excel and MRP systems are preferred, with safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' materials scheduling or planning in manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Import and update customer releases daily; schedule new parts in ERP.
• Create and maintain production BOMs; validate with Engineering.
• Analyze supplier schedules; flag capacity or lead time issues.
• Coordinate expedites for materials; manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain FG inventory accuracy and monitor KPI targets.
• Prepare customs documentation and shipping paperwork; ASN creation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal

Detail oriented

Excellent problem resolution

Good mathematical skills

MRP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Description

Materials Planner responsibilities including new part parameter setup, bill of materials, creating program releases and analysis that drive supplier release accuracy. To arrange delivery for all raw material to satisfy production schedules while maintaining targeted inventory levels and freight objectives. Material Planner is expected to inspire and lead their teams by setting the example and driving the 5 C’s (Care, Commit, Connect, Communicate, & Celebrate)

• Import and update customer releases daily.
• New part scheduling parameter setups in ERP system.
• Ensure FG inventory accuracy.
• Creates and maintains all production BOM’s in ERP system.
• Coordinates BOM reviews with Program Engineering for accuracy validation.
• Analyzes customer schedules for mix/volume fluctuation. Identify capacity or lead time violations in releases by creating weekly diamond charts to proactively flag potential issues.
• Complete and submit customer required documentation (MMOG, Packaging Data, No Surprise, Contacts).
• Manage assigned parts and their respective suppliers, including problem resolution.
• Analyze MRP weekly or daily and produce supplier releases for repetitive production material.
• Coordinate expedites of production material from suppliers as needed in support of established production requirements.
• Ensure receiving data input based on daily activity.
• Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production. such that customer expectations are met while minimalizing obsolescence exposure.
• Identify potential inventory discrepancies and work closely with the Inventory.
• Analyze to ensure appropriate counter measure is applied.
• Communicate all supply discrepancies to suppliers and appropriate material personnel.
• Documenting such activities on the vendor score card.
• Assist in all inventory activities.
• Minimize the cost of freight for assigned suppliers.
• Track and coordinate returnable dunnage to all assigned suppliers.
• Track and monitor consigned inventory and enter receipts into customer system.
• Customer contact responsible for managing delivery issues 24 hours/day.
• Creates shipping documentation and ASN creation for customer shipments.
• Daily scrap entry into ERP system.
• Prepare all customs blank documentation for in/out bound shipments by company trades compliance and customer requirements.
• Responsible for meeting department defined monthly KOI targets.
• Strong inventory discrepancy problem solving skills.
• Work collaboratively with all departments.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your supervisor.
• Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with company policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
• Report on all issues that cause any downtime to operations to the Department Manager.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Controls Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff.
• Takes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly, and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Materials Planner responsibilities including new part parameter setup, bill of materials, creating program releases and analysis that drive supplier release accuracy. To arrange delivery for all raw material to satisfy production schedules while maintaining targeted inventory levels and freight objectives. Material Planner is expected to inspire and lead their teams by setting the example and driving the 5 C’s (Care, Commit, Connect, Communicate, & Celebrate)

• Import and update customer releases daily.
• New part scheduling parameter setups in ERP system.
• Ensure FG inventory accuracy.
• Creates and maintains all production BOM’s in ERP system.
• Coordinates BOM reviews with Program Engineering for accuracy validation.
• Analyzes customer schedules for mix/volume fluctuation. Identify capacity or lead time violations in releases by creating weekly diamond charts to proactively flag potential issues.
• Complete and submit customer required documentation (MMOG, Packaging Data, No Surprise, Contacts).
• Manage assigned parts and their respective suppliers, including problem resolution.
• Analyze MRP weekly or daily and produce supplier releases for repetitive production material.
• Coordinate expedites of production material from suppliers as needed in support of established production requirements.
• Ensure receiving data input based on daily activity.
• Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production. such that customer expectations are met while minimalizing obsolescence exposure.
• Identify potential inventory discrepancies and work closely with the Inventory.
• Analyze to ensure appropriate counter measure is applied.
• Communicate all supply discrepancies to suppliers and appropriate material personnel.
• Documenting such activities on the vendor score card.
• Assist in all inventory activities.
• Minimize the cost of freight for assigned suppliers.
• Track and coordinate returnable dunnage to all assigned suppliers.
• Track and monitor consigned inventory and enter receipts into customer system.
• Customer contact responsible for managing delivery issues 24 hours/day.
• Creates shipping documentation and ASN creation for customer shipments.
• Daily scrap entry into ERP system.
• Prepare all customs blank documentation for in/out bound shipments by company trades compliance and customer requirements.
• Responsible for meeting department defined monthly KOI targets.
• Strong inventory discrepancy problem solving skills.
• Work collaboratively with all departments.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your supervisor.
• Complying with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with company policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
• Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
• Report on all issues that cause any downtime to operations to the Department Manager.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Controls Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff.
• Takes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly, and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Business or Supply Chain.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of materials scheduling or planning experience in a manufacturing facility.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Excellent problem resolution skills
• Good mathematical skills
• Proficient with Excel
• Proficient with MRP systems

Working Conditions/Physical Abilities

Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments. Average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Frequently exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external weather conditions. Frequently exposed to dust, odors, fumes and noise. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches; and lifts and carries up to twenty-five (25) lbs. within the manufacturing plant environment. Must be available to work overtime including weekends and holidays.

Training Requirements

Orientation Sign-off

LM Compliance Policies

Safety Training

Departmental Training Requirements

Training Checklist

Equal Employment Opportunity

LM Manufacturing is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization / Visa Sponsorship

At this time, LM Manufacturing does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future sponsorship from LM Manufacturing.