Materials Planner

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking a Material Planner Assistant for its Vonore/Piedmont plant. The role emphasizes daily task routines, load planning, and close collaboration with operations, shipping, receiving, and SQA to manage timely deliveries.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and comfort with Mapics, Excel, and ERP systems. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a high degree of accuracy under pressure
• Problem solving skills.
• Operate in multiple ERP and Electronic Order Entry systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel and outlook)
• Strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and ability to multi-task
• Team player able to work well in a group in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understand and convey technical instructions to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Implement a daily task routine.
• Can perform tasks & responsibilities of Material Planner Assistant role proficiently.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, motivation, & communicates professionally and.
• Use load planning to arrange pick-ups and monitor to ensure pick-up and
• Work closely with the operations, shipping, & receiving to support plant’s daily objectives.
• Work closely with SQA in assisting with supplier development.
• Track and monitor all parts carrying risk in delivery timing. Work directly with
• Can use Mapics & run queries as needed.
• Can use basic Excel functions.
• Can provide adequate forecast to suppliers as needed.
• Train new planners.
• Works with engineering for deviations & part substitutions.
• Can locate & use forecasting tools on the shared drive.
• Can create shipping labels as needed.
• Need a minimum of 1-year CVG material planner 1 experience or equivalent.

Skills

Mapics

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mapics

Excel

Job description

Division: Global Truck – Vonore/Piedmont

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• Can perform tasks & responsibilities of Material Planner Assistant role proficiently.

• Demonstrates a positive attitude, motivation, & communicates professionally and

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• Use load planning to arrange pick-ups and monitor to ensure pick-up and

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• Work closely with the operations, shipping, & receiving to support plant’s daily

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• Work closely with SQA in assisting with supplier development.

• Track and monitor all parts carrying risk in delivery timing. Work directly with

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• Can use Mapics & run queries as needed.

• Can use basic Excel functions.

• Can provide adequate forecast to suppliers as needed.

• Train new planners.

• Works with engineering for deviations & part substitutions.

• Can locate & use forecasting tools on the shared drive.

• Can create shipping labels as needed.

• Need a minimum of 1-year CVG material planner 1 experience or equivalent.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to competently perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a high degree of accuracy under pressure
• Problem solving skills.
• Operate in multiple ERP and Electronic Order Entry systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel and outlook)
• Strong organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and ability to multi-task
• Team player able to work well in a group in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understand and convey technical instructions to internal and external customers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum two (2) years related experience and/or training. Experience in automotive/trucking industry preferred.

Should also possess the following competencies: Good understanding and/or experience with the customer service process. Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Develop alternative solutions; Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations; Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Present numerical data effectively and accurately; Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promote a harassment-free environment; Work with integrity and ethically; Follow the Company’s policies and procedures; Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Approach others in a tactful manner; Accept responsibility for own actions; Deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Be consistently at work and on time; Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrive at meetings and appointments on time; and Ask for and offer help when needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.