Materials Planning & Logistics Manager

Magna International Limited (Hong Kong); Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting in Duncan, SC seeks a skilled logistics leader to direct shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control activities. You will ensure timely, cost-effective operations and meet production goals while maintaining high safety standards.

You will develop departmental objectives, coordinate across departments, and drive continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and leadership are essential to optimize material flow and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in material planning or business from a four-year college or university.
• 4–6 years experience in automotive planning and some supervisory experience preferred.
• APICS preferred.
• Knowledge of MIOSHA laws in transportation and lift trucks.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and variables.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data and delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Develops or revises standard operating practices and observes workers for compliance.
• Interacts with appropriate departments regarding issues affecting materials and acts as liaison between customers and departments.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources for action.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves planning data.
• Conducts and participates in continuous improvement and problem solving activities.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy; coordinates inventory as needed and reports levels and turns.
• Measures vendor and shipping performance.
• Responsible for the flow of products into LEC, between departments, and then out of LEC.
• Reviews material flow and scheduling of work.
• Establishes long term goals for material planners and shipping and receiving.

Skills

Problem solving

Data collection

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in material planning or business

Job description

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting in Duncan, SC seeks a skilled logistics leader to direct shipping, receiving, warehouse, and inventory control activities. You will ensure timely, cost-effective operations and meet production goals while maintaining high safety standards.

You will develop departmental objectives, coordinate across departments, and drive continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and leadership are essential to optimize material flow and vendor