Material Planner 1 1

Benteler Automotive Corporation; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Holland, Michigan, is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Management professional. Responsibilities include performing cycle counts, managing material availability, and participating in inventory processes. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in transportation and customs, an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), and SAP proficiency. The position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication in supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in Transportation, Customs, and operational Shop Floor processes.
• Associates degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Prior experience with SAP preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform cycle counts for assigned part numbers.
• Be a member of a plant CIP team representing Supply Chain Management.
• Participate in year-end Physical Inventory.
• Insert customer data into SAP and ensure material availability.
• Ensure faultless MRP and correct mistakes.

Skills

Transportation experience

Customs knowledge

Operational Shop Floor processes

Advanced knowledge in MS Excel

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar

Tools

SAP

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)
• Insert, 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

Contact

Jennifer Garrett
BENTELER Human Resources