Material Planner

Grammer-2; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (day

Flex Spending Accounts

401(k)

Life Insurance options

Critical Illness and AccidentInsurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grammer is seeking a Material Planner to join the MP&L team in Shannon, MS. You will proactively analyze data, manage material flow, and coordinate between production, suppliers, and customers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate SAP data.

Ideal candidates have a related bachelor’s degree, 5–10 years in a similar role, and experience with IATF 16949. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing experience or experience in a related manufacturing industry.
• Experience with IATF 16949.
• Excellent analytical, prioritization, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• SAP knowledge/experience developed through regular strategic and analytical use.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and pivot when urgent matters arise.
• Proven ability to solve practical and complex problems with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to walk the facility to audit/count material and lift/move up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Take proactive initiative and analyze data for MP&L challenges.
• Analyze customer releases and ensure accurate data transfer among teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Daily SAP maintenance and data entry to meet Grammer goals.
• Analyze production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine material requirements and stock availability.
• Collaborate with Production to identify overdue material and inform stakeholders of supply challenges.
• Align cross-functionally to expedite material flow and reduce waste.
• Examine received materials and verify part numbers and discrepancies.
• Monthly analysis and reporting of supplier and customer delivery performance.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers for smooth deliveries; track shipments and navigate Customs.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're looking for Visionaries, enablers and innovation drivers.

Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER, you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry, we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day, we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14,000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you.

Material Planner

What are your main tasks?

What we are looking for:

Grammer is looking for a Material Planner to join our MP&L team in Shannon, MS. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in our team!

What you will be doing:

• Take proactive initiative, display the ability to gather, analyze, and strategically utilize data for the resolution and prevention of MP&L related challenges.
• Analyzes customer releases, ensure accurate data transfer among internal teams, customers, and suppliers as needed.
• Daily System/SAP maintenance, data entry, and strategic use of SAP to ensure Grammer goals are met in addition to departmental and company continuous improvement.
• Analyze production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required, availability of stock, and order priority.
• Collaborate with Production team members to determine overdue material and parts and to inform necessary parties of current or potential challenges in material flow/supply.
• Proactively align cross-functionally to expedite efficient movement of materials within the facility to ensure utilization of best practices and reduction of waste.
• Examines materials received, verifies material/parts numbers and checks discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
• Monthly analysis and reporting of supplier delivery and customer delivery performance.
• Interfaces with suppliers and customers as needed to ensure smooth and accurate deliveries.
• Coordinate and track shipments with transportation companies as well as navigate Customs.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist in investigating and providing solutions for inventory discrepancies.
• Other duties assigned by management or duties necessary to maintain smooth operations of the company.

What are your qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar role preferred
• Automotive manufacturing experience or experience in a related manufacturing industry
• Experience with IATF 16949
• Excellent analytical, prioritization, organization, and communication skills
• Strong organization skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• SAP knowledge/experience developed through regular strategic and analytical use
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively and to pivot as needed when urgent matters arise
• Proven ability to solve practical and complex problems and an analytical and strategic mindset
• Ability to frequently walk the facility to audit/count material, lift/move up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
  

And most importantly, what can you expect from us?

The well-being of our employees is our top priority. That's why we offer you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage eligibility on
  day 1
• Flex Spending Acc
  ountsHealth Savings Ac
  count
• 401(k)
• Volunteer Life Insurance options
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program Services

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