Planner / Buyer

Aptiv; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development resources

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Planner/Buyer to ensure materials are available and on order to meet production and customer requirements. This role blends material planning with purchasing support across operations to enable seamless production flow and strong delivery capabilities.

You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues, maintain ERP data as a single source of truth, and manage supplier commitments.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong communication, problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Technical proficiency with planning systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review demand and inventory levels to ensure materials are available for production.
• Identify shortages early to protect the manufacturing schedule.
• Maintain ERP data to provide a single source of truth for decisions.
• Assist Purchasing in creating and tracking purchase orders.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve material issues.

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Planner/Buyer

Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Department:

Manufacturing

Reports To:

Doug McCarron

Job Type:

Full Time

Summary

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional dedicated seamless production flow as a buyer/planner. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure materials are available or on order in the quantities and timeframes needed to meet production and customer requirements, while providing material planning, manufacturing, and purchasing support across operations. By bridging material planning with broader business strategy, this role ensures operational agility and alignment with long-term company objectives. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize production workflows, directly enhancing our delivery capabilities and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Your contributions will be pivotal in maintaining consistent product availability, which is fundamental to achieving our overall growth and customer satisfaction goals.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Operational Execution

• Material Requirement Planning: Review customer demand and inventory levels to ensure materials are available in precise quantities, maintaining seamless production flow and meeting delivery commitments.
• Production Readiness: Identify shortages and inventory discrepancies early to proactively resolve issues, preventing production delays and protecting the manufacturing schedule.
• Maintain accurate planning and material data within the ERP system to provide a reliable "single source of truth," supporting better business decisions and operational agility.

Supply Chain Coordination

• Procurement Support: Assist Purchasing in creating and monitoring purchase orders to secure timely supplier commitments, directly reducing lead-time risks for critical components.
• Shortage Management: Follow up on past-due materials and elevate risks to management to ensure transparent supply chain visibility and prompt mitigation of potential customer impact.
• Integrated Problem Solving: Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve complex material issues, fostering a culture of excellence and alignment with company objectives.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, though not required; active progress toward APICS certification is also highly valued.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain operations is preferred, though not required; exposure to ERP software or material management systems is an asset.
• Industry Domain: Strong foundational knowledge of manufacturing operations, including understanding of Bills of Materials (BOM), production scheduling, and inventory control processes; familiarity with build-to-order environments is highly preferred
• Regulatory Compliance: Citizenship, or other legal/export control requirements apply.

Certifications & Competencies

• Systems Proficiency: Infor VISUAL, SmartViews, Google Apps, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets,and Slides
• Core Competencies: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, problem solving and adaptability, time management and prioritization, and technical proficiency.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Benefits & Perks: Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring health coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and career development resources.
• Compensation based on Experience

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.