Material Planner

MAU Workforce Solutions; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Supportive collaborative team

Community outreach activities

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions is hiring a Material Planner for our client in Duncan, SC. The role will plan and order production materials, manage inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain continuous supply for the assembly line.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, at least 3 years of experience in supply chain or material planning, and experience in the automotive industry. Proactive communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; professional experience accepted
• Minimum 3 years in supply chain or warehouse/material planning
• Automotive industry experience preferred
• Good communication and problem-solving skills required

Responsibilities

• Plan and order material via SAP including MRP
• Negotiate with suppliers on lead times and delivery to control inventory
• Develop part purchasing schedules based on production requirements
• Review MRP output and issue purchase schedules to suppliers
• Manage inventory and fill rates, report on inventory levels
• Communicate with customers about forecast and ordering information
• Expedite production material into the plant per schedule
• Improve part planning methods and capacity utilization
• Enhance delivery performance inbound and reduce logistics costs

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Supplier negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

MAU is hiring a Material Planner for our client in Duncan, SC. As a Material Planner you will plan, order, control, and coordinate production related materials to guarantee a 100%-uninterruptable supply with required materials to the assembly process.

About Us

Join our dynamic growth journey with our client, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500 people sized team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally.

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or similar education or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in supply chain or warehouse/material planning activities
• Automotive Industry Experience
• Good communication & problem-solving skills

Essential Functions

• Plan and order material via SAP including MRP.
• Negotiate and follow up with suppliers on lead – time of delivery and freight to control inventory.
• Review MRP output and develop part purchasing schedules based on production requirements and associated activities and issue part purchasing schedules to suppliers to support a smooth operation.
• Manage inventory including parts scheduling, fill rates, inventory levels in line with the plant goals and perform associated reporting.
• Communicate with customers about forecast, investigation, ordering and information distribution.
• Responsible for initial expediting of production material into the plant in accordance with schedule parameters.
• Work with interfaces to develop and improve part planning methods and capacity utilization.
• Improve delivery performance inbound, inventory turn rates and logistics costs.

Not Eligible for Sponsorship

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position