Production Planner

Gentherm; Trenton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid vacation

401(k)

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Modine is seeking a Production Planner to lead the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning for the Trenton, MO area. You will establish and maintain production schedules, work with cross‑functional teams, and ensure on‑time delivery of components and finished goods.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in Materials Control or MRP/ERP (SAP preferred), and strong Excel skills. This role is based on site in Trenton, MO with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of Materials Control and/or MRP/ERP experience, SAP preferred.
• Proficient in Excel; understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead SIOP for production lines and run cross‑functional reviews.
• Develop material strategies to meet customer requirements and stabilize supply.
• Monitor market trends and mitigate supply disruptions.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams for on‑time delivery.
• Manage finished goods demand, inventory and logistics to align with schedules.

Skills

MRP/ERP experience

Materials control

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

PRODUCTION PLANNER

You will have an important role in our Commercial Vehicle team where you will lead the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities for Trenton. You will establish, manage, review and maintain production schedules for assigned work areas to meet customer demand. This role is based in Trenton, MO and will report to the Materials Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage SIOP process for all production lines and lead regular reviews with cross-functional team
• Develop material strategies that meet customer requirements, company targets and creates stability across the supply chain
• Monitor market trends and identify important supply disruption points in upstream value chain and create a strategy for mitigation
• Engage frequently with customers, suppliers, and teams across the company
• Demand Management of finished goods inventory and replenishment planning.
• Manage component, supplies and logistics to assure that daily production schedules are maintained.
• Use SAP and other resources to track customer requirements and work with the Buyers to facilitate on-time delivery of components and on-time shipping performance to customers.
• Maintain inventory levels for productive material consistent with production schedules and management directives
• Actively involved with cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
• Propose and support implementation of cost reduction and delivery improvement projects
• Comply with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies
• Complete special assignments as required

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Accounting or other technical field
• 2+ years Materials Control and/or experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; experience with SAP
• Computer literate, with Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 and how it relates to the materials group is beneficial

Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

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