Material Planner

KPIT; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT is seeking a disciplined Supply Chain Planner to maintain long-term supply schedules, resolve shortages, and optimize on-time delivery in a manufacturing environment.

You will work with Purchasing, Production Planning, Quality, and Logistics, execute SAP-based supplier scheduling, monitor inventory, and generate KPI reports to drive continuous improvement. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, with MS Office proficiency and ECN/NPI support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply planning, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of inventory forecasting, KPI reporting, and supplier performance metrics.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain long-term supply schedules based on production forecasts.
• Resolve material shortages, backlogs, and supply interruptions.
• Perform root cause analysis to improve on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate shipping requirements and delivery expectations to suppliers.
• Execute supplier schedules and monitor deliveries using SAP.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production Planning, Quality, Customer Service, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor raw material inventory and optimize stock levels.
• Generate KPI and supplier performance reports.
• Send EDI releases and manage supplier scheduling updates.
• Execute MRP/ERP exception messages and manage inbound delivery reports.
• Track inbound/outbound shipments and update material ETAs.
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding delivery commitments.
• Manage supplier backlogs, OTD reporting, and inventory forecasting.
• Support Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO) and New Product Launches (NPI).
• Maintain material master data and SAP scheduling agreements.
• Arrange expedited freight for critical material shortages.
• Support supplier quality issues, consignment reporting, and tariff reporting.

Skills

Supply planning

Material planning

Production scheduling

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

KPIT is a global technology company with software solutions that will help mobility leapfrog towards autonomous, clean, smart and connected future. With 10000+ Automobelievers across the globe, specializing in embedded software, AI & Digital solutions, KPIT enables customers accelerate implementation of next generation mobility technologies. With development centers in Europe, Americas, Japan, China, Thailand and India – KPIT works with leaders in mobility and is present where the ecosystem is transforming.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain long-term supply schedules based on production forecasts.
• Resolve material shortages, backlogs, and supply interruptions.
• Perform root cause analysis to improve on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate shipping requirements and delivery expectations to suppliers.
• Execute supplier schedules and monitor deliveries using SAP.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production Planning, Quality, Customer Service, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor raw material inventory and optimize stock levels.
• Generate KPI and supplier performance reports.
• Send EDI releases and manage supplier scheduling updates.
• Execute MRP/ERP exception messages and manage inbound delivery reports.
• Track inbound/outbound shipments and update material ETAs.
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding delivery commitments.
• Manage supplier backlogs, OTD reporting, and inventory forecasting.
• Support Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO) and New Product Launches (NPI).
• Maintain material master data and SAP scheduling agreements.
• Arrange expedited freight for critical material shortages.
• Support supplier quality issues, consignment reporting, and tariff reporting.

Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply planning, material planning, and production scheduling.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of supplier scheduling, inventory management, and demand planning.
• Experience with EDI releases, scheduling agreements, and exception message processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of inventory forecasting, KPI reporting, and supplier performance metrics.
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies.