Material Planner

Cardinal Staffing Services; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing Services is seeking a Materials Planner for automotive manufacturing to coordinate materials, manage schedules, and prevent shortages. You will collaborate with suppliers, purchasing, production, and logistics to resolve issues and maintain accurate inventory levels.

The role requires 3+ years of materials planning in automotive manufacturing, plus experience with MRP/ERP, Excel, EDI, and OEM portals. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Materials Planning experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, Excel, EDI, and OEM portals.

Responsibilities

• Manage material schedules, inventory levels, supplier orders, and incoming shipments.
• Work with suppliers, purchasing, production, logistics, and customers to resolve material or delivery issues.
• Track inventory, cycle counts, supplier performance, and shipping/receiving activity.
• Monitor production schedules and address shortages, delays, and past-due materials.
• Assist with transportation logistics, supplier returns, and import/export paperwork.
• Track and report inventory and supply chain KPIs.

Skills

Materials planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

EDI

OEM portals

Job description

Materials Planner – Automotive Manufacturing

Responsible for planning and coordinating materials to support production while maintaining accurate inventory levels and preventing shortages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage material schedules, inventory levels, supplier orders, and incoming shipments.
• Work with suppliers, purchasing, production, logistics, and customers to resolve material or delivery issues.
• Track inventory, cycle counts, supplier performance, and shipping/receiving activity.
• Monitor production schedules and address shortages, delays, and past-due materials.
• Assist with transportation logistics, supplier returns, and import/export paperwork.
• Track and report inventory and supply chain KPIs.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Materials Planning experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, Excel, EDI, and OEM portals.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS16949 is a plus.

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