MRP & Prototype Planning Coordinator

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Michigan is seeking a Logistics / Supply Chain professional to analyze orders, coordinate materials, and manage prototype planning.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, monitor deliveries, and support cost estimates for prototype projects. This role requires a High School Diploma (Associates preferred), 2+ years of automotive/industrial logistics experience, and SAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree highly preferred.
• 2+ years of demonstrated logistics/supply chain experience within automotive and/or an Industrial Industry is required.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings/blue prints.
• Knowledge of ERP systems with SAP preferred.
• Strong MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal).
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results.
• Assertive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions.
• High attention to detail.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Regularly analyze order plans, and double-check availability of stocks of materials, parts and components (demand / capacity analyses).
• Arrange, schedule and prioritize sequences, quantities and target date based on DCC (demand capacity checks).
• Determine daily work order sequence, and level weekly sequence planning on a daily basis.
• Execute load balancing calculations, and cooperate with master planning for optimized plans.
• Monitor deliveries as scheduled, and propose measures in case of deviation.
• Work daily with prototype leaders, engineers and technicians in order to effectively plan and coordinate the manufacturing and assembly activities related to the prototype project
• Create prototype orders, issue and receive inventory to orders and place purchase requisitions
• Coordinate and support the shipping of prototype parts which includes:labeling, packaging, and submitting paperwork to the end customer
• Maintain an up-to-date comprehensive order status summary for weekly business unit reviews
• Support with prototype cost estimates for sales team
• Support project managers with planning and scheduling of prototype needs in their projects

Skills

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Michigan is seeking a Logistics / Supply Chain professional to analyze orders, coordinate materials, and manage prototype planning.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, monitor deliveries, and support cost estimates for prototype projects. This role requires a High School Diploma (Associates preferred), 2+ years of automotive/industrial logistics experience, and SAP knowledge.