Planner, Materials

Magna International Limited; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Limited in Carrollton, GA is seeking a materials planner to optimize scheduling and procurement for the Magna Exteriors group. You will coordinate material releases, manage MRP data, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure on-time production.

The role requires 3+ years in materials planning, experience with QAD ERP, and strong organizational and communication skills to support a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fast-paced scheduling or materials planning.
• 3+ years with QAD or similar ERP including materials management and release control.
• MRP experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit professional attitude per Magna Employee’s Charter.
• Follow policies and conduct per employee handbook.
• Demonstrate problem solving in a continuous improvement environment.
• Show teamwork and leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Support customer quality standards and company standards.
• Perform daily cross-functional tasks per procedures.
• Adhere to safety and health objectives and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs to meet objectives.
• Ensure accurate and timely material releases to suppliers.
• Purchase and order items to support production and assembly.
• Establish lead-time and min/max inventory for JIT.
• Coordinate production releases with suppliers.
• Maintain MRP data accuracy in Item Site Planning Records.
• Review EDI releases to ensure material demand reflected in MRP.
• Monitor inbound logistics spend and on-time delivery.

Skills

Materials planning

QAD ERP

MRP

Organizational skills

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

General Job Duties:

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The MAGNA Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• To follow Decostar policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To exhibit teamwork and leadership skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To support all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.
• To perform daily cross-functional job assignments as required and per the department’s established procedures and work instructions.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of Decostar to provide for a safe and healthful workplace.

Specific Job Duties

• Participate in continuous improvement programs and activities to ensure meeting of departmental performance objectives (i.e. inventory accuracy, inventory turns, premium freight).
• Ensure accurate and timely material releases are sent to our suppliers.
• Purchase and order all recurring and non-recurring items to support Decostar as required by production and assembly departments.
• Establish lead-time and min/max inventory requirements for on time ordering and delivery in a highly JIT environment.
• Coordinate production releases with component supplier per supplier agreements.
• Assist Leaders in reconciling variances and assist in the corrective actions to prevent future discrepancies.
• Track and record data for Department KOI’s.
• Must be available for inventory counting whenever company deems necessary (i.e. weekends, holidays, annual physical inventory, etc.).
• Maintain, follow and update as required all processes assigned to you under the IATF system.
• Ensure Item Site Planning Records are maintained in the MRP system to ensure accuracy of materials process and to obtain a high confidence level of data accuracy.
• Review EDI releases from our customer to ensure accurate material demand is reflective in MRP for our Tier II suppliers.
• Review Bill of Materials to insure MRP reflects actual process, therefore providing correct inventory consumption levels.
• Monitor transportation for Tier 2 inbound logistics spend and ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor timely receipt of in-coming purchased items for prompt inventory recognition and maintaining accuracy.
• Responsible for the managing the flow of material both in and out of Decostar on a JIT basis.
• Manage customer relations from a delivery and material flow basis.
• Participate in cross function teams to ensure successful program launches.
• Adjust material shipments as necessary to meet changing customer demands.
• Strive for continuous improvement of data and report generation with the objective of maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Ensure a spirit of respect, cooperation, ethical conduct and fair dealing in all our operations between our internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced work environment with scheduling or materials planning responsibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with QAD (or similar ERP system) including materials management, inventory control, release management, supply chain management.
• MRP experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills along with computer expertise with Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Exteriors