Materials Planner ll

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking a Material Planner II to support Global Truck – Vonore/Piedmont by managing supplier planning, addressing shortages, and improving material flow.

You will coordinate with internal and external partners and use MAPICS for planning data. The role entails working closely with suppliers, tactical buyers, and cross‑functional teams to resolve constraints, monitor schedules, and drive on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least two (2) years of related experience and/or training required.
• Automotive or trucking industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor material requirements to support production schedules, customer demand, and on-time delivery.
• Review inventory levels, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to identify shortages or supply risks.
• Partner with suppliers, tactical buyers, production, sales, and cross-functional teams to resolve material constraints.
• Investigate shortages, identify root causes, document corrective actions, and follow through to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor, prioritize, and expedite needs, including high-risk shipments and long lead-time deliveries.
• Maintain accurate planning data in MAPICS and related tools, including queries, schedules, material records, and supplier follow‑up.
• Support planning for launches, customer ramp‑ups or ramp‑downs, engineering changes, and demand or supply changes.
• Communicate material status, risks, priorities, and recovery plans clearly to internal stakeholders and CVG locations.
• Use Excel and planning tools to analyze material data, track supplier performance, support reporting, and improve visibility.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen material flow, reduce cost, prevent shortages, and improve supplier performance.
• Share planning knowledge, best practices, and recommendations to improve team effectiveness.
• Manage assigned suppliers and planning responsibilities with independence, sound judgment, and urgency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MAPICS

Excel

Planning tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Material Planner II supports Materials Operations for Global Truck – Vonore/Piedmont by managing supplier planning, addressing material shortages, coordinating with internal and external partners, and improving material flow. This role builds on the Material Planner Assistant and Material Planner I positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor material requirements to support production schedules, customer demand, and on-time delivery.
• Review inventory levels, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to identify shortages or supply risks.
• Partner with suppliers, tactical buyers, production, sales, and cross-functional teams to resolve material constraints.
• Investigate shortages, identify root causes, document corrective actions, and follow through to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor, prioritize, and expedite needs, including high-risk shipments and long lead-time deliveries.
• Maintain accurate planning data in MAPICS and related tools, including queries, schedules, material records, and supplier follow‑up.
• Support planning for launches, customer ramp‑ups or ramp‑downs, engineering changes, and demand or supply changes.
• Communicate material status, risks, priorities, and recovery plans clearly to internal stakeholders and CVG locations.
• Use Excel and planning tools to analyze material data, track supplier performance, support reporting, and improve visibility.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen material flow, reduce cost, prevent shortages, and improve supplier performance.
• Share planning knowledge, best practices, and recommendations to improve team effectiveness.
• Manage assigned suppliers and planning responsibilities with independence, sound judgment, and urgency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

At least two (2) years of related experience and/or training required. Automotive or trucking industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Language Skills

Ability to read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; write routine correspondence; and present information effectively in one‑on‑one or small group settings.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and standard units of measure.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense to follow detailed written or verbal instructions and solve routine problems involving concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills required, including Excel spreadsheets, simple formulas, charts, and graphs. Specific program training will be provided.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

None

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily works in a manufacturing plant environment, with regular production floor exposure and required PPE in designated areas.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full‑time basis.