Materials Planner & JIT Inventory Optimizer

Magna International Limited; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited in Carrollton, GA is seeking a materials planner to optimize scheduling and procurement for the Magna Exteriors group. You will coordinate material releases, manage MRP data, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time production.

The role requires 3+ years in materials planning, experience with QAD ERP, and strong organizational and communication skills to support a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fast-paced scheduling or materials planning.
• 3+ years with QAD or similar ERP including materials management and release control.
• MRP experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit professional attitude per Magna Employee’s Charter.
• Follow policies and conduct per employee handbook.
• Demonstrate problem solving in a continuous improvement environment.
• Show teamwork and leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Support customer quality standards and company standards.
• Perform daily cross-functional tasks per procedures.
• Adhere to safety and health objectives and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs to meet objectives.
• Ensure accurate and timely material releases to suppliers.
• Purchase and order items to support production and assembly.
• Establish lead-time and min/max inventory for JIT.
• Coordinate production releases with suppliers.
• Maintain MRP data accuracy in Item Site Planning Records.
• Review EDI releases to ensure material demand reflected in MRP.
• Monitor inbound logistics spend and on-time delivery.

Skills

Materials planning

QAD ERP

MRP

Organizational skills

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Magna International Limited in Carrollton, GA is seeking a materials planner to optimize scheduling and procurement for the Magna Exteriors group. You will coordinate material releases, manage MRP data, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time production.

The role requires 3+ years in materials planning, experience with QAD ERP, and strong organizational and communication skills to support a fast-paced automotive environment.