Materials Planner I: Optimize Material Flow

Lear Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Materials Planner in Detroit, MI to plan, schedule, and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers. You will coordinate with purchasing, production, and engineering to ensure smooth material flow and develop specifications for new contract orders.

The role requires experience in production planning, demand forecasting, and collaboration across teams. This position is based in the Detroit area with a focus on efficient supply chain execution.

Qualifications

• Plans, schedules and monitors inbound movement of materials from suppliers.
• Coordinates movement with purchasing, production and engineering.
• Develops specifications for new contract orders.
• Works independently with general supervision.
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Works independently with general supervision
• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices

Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

Invoicing

Collaboration

Demand Forecasting

Sales Forecasting

Customer Demand Planning

Production Planning

Tools

Power BI

SQL (Programming Language)

Job description

Lear Corporation is seeking a Materials Planner in Detroit, MI to plan, schedule, and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers. You will coordinate with purchasing, production, and engineering to ensure smooth material flow and develop specifications for new contract orders.

The role requires experience in production planning, demand forecasting, and collaboration across teams. This position is based in the Detroit area with a focus on efficient supply chain execution.