Prototype Materials & Production Planner

Schaeffler; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. is seeking a Material Resource Planning Coord. in Troy, MI to analyze order plans, balance capacity, and coordinate prototype manufacturing activities.

You will work with engineers and technicians to ensure timely production and shipping of prototype parts, while maintaining accurate order status and supporting cost estimates for sales teams. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years in logistics/supply chain within automotive or industrial sectors, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree highly preferred.
• Experience in logistics/supply chain in automotive or Industrial Industry is required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Knowledge of ERP systems with SAP preferred.
• Strong MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Assertive in problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions.
• Proven time management and detail orientation.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Regularly analyze order plans and check material stock availability.
• Schedule and prioritize sequences and target dates based on demand capacity checks.
• Determine daily work order sequence and weekly planning.
• Perform load balancing calculations for optimized plans.
• Monitor deliveries and propose corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Collaborate with prototype leaders, engineers and technicians to coordinate manufacturing activities.
• Create prototype orders and manage inventory to orders, issue purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate shipping of prototype parts, including labeling, packaging and paperwork.
• Maintain up-to-date order status summaries for weekly reviews.
• Assist with prototype cost estimates for sales.
• Support project managers with planning and scheduling prototype needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Continuous improvement

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Schaeffler Group USA Inc. is seeking a Material Resource Planning Coord. in Troy, MI to analyze order plans, balance capacity, and coordinate prototype manufacturing activities.

You will work with engineers and technicians to ensure timely production and shipping of prototype parts, while maintaining accurate order status and supporting cost estimates for sales teams. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years in logistics/supply chain within automotive or industrial sectors, and