Materials Planner

Voltava; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Voltava seeks a Materials Planner to manage material planning and inventory for production, launches, and changes. You will monitor supplier commitments, address shortages, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material flow.

You will analyze BOMs, engineer changes, and maintain planning data in ERP systems like QAD, contributing to continuous improvement and cost efficiency across our global operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in materials, material follow up, analysis, and/or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of materials planning and inventory control.
• Experience with Kanban and lean replenishment systems.
• Proficient with ERP systems (QAD or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning and inventory to support production and launches.
• Monitor inventory and supplier commitments; address shortages and risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to maintain flow of materials.
• Support launch and production planning and analyze BOMs and engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP and drive data-based decisions.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory control

Production scheduling

Supply chain processes

Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

QAD

Job description

Warren Plant, 27767 George Merrelli Drive, Warren, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

MATERIALS PLANNER

About Voltava:

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role:

As the Materials Planner, you will manage material planning and inventory activities to ensure materials are available to support production, new product launches, engineering changes, and special projects. You will monitor inventory and supplier commitments, identify and proactively address shortages and supply risks, and work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to maintain an efficient flow of materials. You will support launch and production planning, analyze BOMs and engineering changes, maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems such as QAD, and use reporting and data analysis to drive informed decisions. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen supply chain performance, and enhance material planning processes.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in materials, material follow up, analysis, and/or compliance
• Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, production scheduling, and supply chain processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, including QAD or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience working with Kanban and lean material replenishment systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze production requirements and implement effective material planning strategies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing material flows, layouts, and warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Ability to identify risks, develop solutions, and drive issue resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Ability to reconcile inventory and material-related accounts.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience in automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949 standards.

Education:

• High School Diploma

Travel:

• Travel may be required minimally based on business needs

What We Offer:

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values:

Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.

• Respect :We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity :We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage : We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact : We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Warren Plant, 27767 George Merrelli Drive, Warren, Michigan, United States of America