Prototype & Materials Planning Specialist

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, a global technology company, is seeking a logistics/procurement professional in Troy, MI to plan and coordinate prototype manufacturing and shipping activities.

The role involves analyzing orders, managing material availability, and coordinating with engineers and technicians to ensure on-time prototype delivery. The ideal candidate has a background in logistics within the automotive/industrial sector, understands engineering drawings, and is proficient with

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

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Decision making

Self-motivated

Assertive

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, a global technology company, is seeking a logistics/procurement professional in Troy, MI to plan and coordinate prototype manufacturing and shipping activities.

The role involves analyzing orders, managing material availability, and coordinating with engineers and technicians to ensure on-time prototype delivery. The ideal candidate has a background in logistics within the automotive/industrial sector, understands engineering drawings, and is proficient with