Materials Planning Lead: JIT & Supplier Performance

Dakkota Integrated Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dakkota Integrated Systems in Chicago seeks a Material Planning Supervisor to lead materials planning, supplier performance, and inventory management in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This on-site role reports to the Materials Manager and focuses on timely procurement of production components and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates are data-driven leaders with strong analytical skills and experience in automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required or minimum 5 years of materials management experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of materials management processes including inventory control and supplier coordination.
• Advanced computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access and planning systems such as Tranks4M.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the Materials team and ensure training and performance objectives are met.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including delivery improvement initiatives and issue resolution.
• Oversee material planning and procurement to ensure timely availability and optimal inventory levels.
• Use MRP and RPS systems to analyze demand, generate supplier releases, and maintain planning parameters.
• Coordinate production scheduling and logistics to support JIT production requirements.
• Support engineering changes and program management to meet customer expectations while minimizing obsolescence.
• Manage inventory and issue resolution including expedites, customs compliance, obsolescence, and leadership tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Expediting

Communication

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

MRP systems

Tranks4M

Sequencing software

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Tranks4M

MRP systems

Sequencing software

Job description

Dakkota Integrated Systems in Chicago seeks a Material Planning Supervisor to lead materials planning, supplier performance, and inventory management in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This on-site role reports to the Materials Manager and focuses on timely procurement of production components and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates are data-driven leaders with strong analytical skills and experience in automotive manufacturing.