Materials Planner: Inventory & Launch Optimizer

Voltava; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltava is seeking a Materials Planner to manage material planning and inventory to support production, launches, and engineering changes. You will monitor supplier commitments, identify shortages, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth material flow. Proficiency with QAD ERP and strong Excel skills are required.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cost reduction, and continuous improvement across planning processes, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning and inventory to support production, launches, and changes.
• Monitor inventory and supplier commitments; address shortages and supply risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to maintain material flow and accuracy in ERP (QAD).

Skills

Material planning

Inventory control

Production scheduling

ERP systems (QAD)

Kanban/Lean replenishment

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

QAD ERP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Voltava is seeking a Materials Planner to manage material planning and inventory to support production, launches, and engineering changes. You will monitor supplier commitments, identify shortages, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth material flow. Proficiency with QAD ERP and strong Excel skills are required.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cost reduction, and continuous improvement across planning processes, with travel as needed.