Material Planner 1 1

Benteler Automotive Corporation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BENTELER Automotive in the United States (Michigan) is seeking an Entry-Level Supply Chain/Logistics professional to join our team. You will participate in cycle counting, SAP data handling, and material planning to support on-time releases and efficient operations.

The role requires SAP experience, strong MS Excel skills, and coordination with suppliers on shipments and inventory control. This position is full-time and located at our Holland, MI site.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or similar preferred.
• 3 years experience in Transportation, Customs, operational Shop Floor processes.
• Advance knowledge in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts for assigned part numbers.
• Be a member of a plant CIP team to represent the Supply Chain Management team and be the point person for all Supply Chain related issues.
• Mandatory participation in year end Physical Inventory (typically 1st or 2nd Saturday in December).
• Inserts, if necessary, customer data into SAP and ensures material availability for customer releases/call-offs.
• Ensures faultless MRP (material requirement plan) and corrects mistakes.
• Sends releases/call-offs to suppliers and tracks on time delivery of materials.
• Verifies and manages material availability.
• Responsible for planning trucking and sea freight utilization with customer specific cargo planning.
• Escalates in time in case of material shortage or delay with high quality data.
• Cross checks customer call offs vs. contracted volume/capacity
• Makes suggestions to reduce working capital (raw material, finished parts).
• Coordinates Process Develop & Launch activities including engineering changes, SOP and EOP.
• Manages the stocks days on hand.
• Makes sure the correct usage of SAP parameter.
• Conducts inventory spot checks, ASN verification and reconciliation.
• Uses customer portals accurately.
• Provides support to all activities assigned by the direct supervisor.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Division: BENTELER Automotive
Functional Area: Supply Chain Management; Logistics
Career Level: Entry-Level Position
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time
Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
Required Languages: English
Requisition ID: 46254

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cycle counts for assigned part numbers
• Be a member of a plant CIP team to represent the Supply Chain Management team and be the point person for all Supply Chain related issues
• Mandatory participation in year end Physical Inventory (typically 1stor 2ndSaturday in December)
• Inserts, if necessary, customer data into SAP and ensures material availability for customer releases/call-offs
• Ensures faultless MRP (material requirement plan) and corrects mistakes
• Sends releases/call-offs to suppliers and tracks on time delivery of materials
• Verifies and manages material availability
• Responsible for planning trucking and sea freight utilization with customer specific cargo planning
• In case of material shortage or delay - escalates in time, promptly and with high quality data
• Cross checks customer call offs vs. contracted volume / capacity
• Makes suggestions to reduce working capital (raw material, finished parts)
• Coordinates Process "Develop & Launch" activities including engineering changes, SOP and EOP
• Manages the stocks days on hand
• Makes sure the correct usage of SAP parameter
• Conducts inventory spot checks, ASN verification and reconciliation
• Uses customer portals accurately
• Provides support to all activities assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 years experiencein Transportation, Customs, operational Shop Floor processes
• Associates degreerequired. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain managementor similar preferred
• Prior experience with SAP preferred
• Advance knowledge in MS Excel

Your contact

Jennifer Garrett
BENTELER Human Resources

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