Material Planner I — SAP & Inventory Optimizer (Entry)

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

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.