Materials Planner — Automotive Truck Supply & Forecasting

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

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.