Material Planning Analyst - Union, SC

Gestamp; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking an Analyst to join the Materials Planning Department in South Carolina. This role involves generating real-time reports on EDI, MRP, and KPIs, as well as managing supplier reconciliations and analyzing inventory. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree or have 3–5 years of relevant experience, possess strong SAP and Excel skills, and demonstrate excellent communication abilities. The work environment is fast-paced and requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing or planning.
• 3-5 years in a relevant role is preferred.
• Strong experience with SAP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Generate EDI reports from SAP, analyzing customer demand.
• Track and report department KPIs to management.
• Perform supplier reconciliations and monitor inventory levels.
• Analyze freight needs and maintain dedicated lanes.
• Create and maintain service demand analysis.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Positive motivating communication/people skills

Excellent Excel and reporting experience

SAP experience

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3–5 years manufacturing/planning experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Analyst will assist the Materials Planning Department by generating real‑time reporting for EDI, MRP, and KPIs to the group. Will also assist in duties such as Supplier Reconciliations, Aged Inventory Analysis, Freight Analysis, Container Management, and other duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate EDI reports from SAP, with customer demand and distribute analysis reports.
• Participate in MRP/SAP Cleanup activities.
• Track and report out department KPIs.
• Review aged inventory at sub‑suppliers, push disposition, and generate aged inventory reports.
• Monitor and report receipts, production, scrap, and other inventory‑related data to maintain accurate inventory levels of production material.
• Perform supplier reconciliations in SAP.
• Track and control container management for sub‑suppliers.
• Analyze cycle count adjustments to ensure accurate inventory accountability and make recommendations to the Materials Manager.
• Handle freight needs for the department (UberFreight) – maintain dedicated lanes and analyze premium freight.
• Work with Finance to close out open invoices that may have discrepancies.
• Create and maintain service demand analysis.
• Support team functions by:
  • Kaizen submittal and implementation.
  • Cross‑training with others.
  • Backfilling other materials positions as needed.
  • Problem solving.
  • Supporting materials metrics and meeting materials needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3–5 years manufacturing/planning experience.
• SAP experience.
• Excellent Excel and reporting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Follow standardized work instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer efficiency.
• Positive motivating communication/people skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements of the Position

• Good vision and hearing.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Critical thinking.
• Handle the stress of a fast‑paced environment.
• Complex problem solving.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gestamp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.