Senior Production Planner

Astemo Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking an Inventory & Materials Planner to support production scheduling and material flow across the Georgia facility.

The role requires coordinating master production schedules, reviewing POs, and maintaining accurate inventory data to ensure timely deliveries and cost-efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of materials experience in auto or related industries, with strong Excel and ERP system skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2 years prior materials experience in auto or related industry preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Detail oriented; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• ERP system experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules and monitor material flow with Manufacturing.
• Review master production schedules and work orders.
• Review weekly supplier purchase orders.
• Enter manual inventory transactions; coordinate item setup and item changes.
• Participate in cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor all MRP systems throughout the day.
• Address shortages and track daily requirements and weekly shipments.
• Ensure accurate, timely and economical inventory.
• Supervise physical inventories.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of material processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system

Job description

• Work closely with the Manufacturing department to create and monitor Production Schedules and determine needs for flow of material.
• Review master production schedules and work orders
• Review weekly purchase order releases to suppliers
• Enter manual inventory transactions; coordinating item set-up and item changes
• Coordinate and participate in cycle count activities for assigned areas and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner
• Monitor all MRP systems throughout the day
• Answer any shortages and track daily requirements and weekly shipments
• Responsible for accurate, timely and economical inventory
• Work on inventory transaction accuracy
• Supervise and participate in physical inventories
• Responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of material processes and submitting these ideas
• Use company equipment/resources properly and safely and adhere to safety regulations
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Perform special assignments as delegated
• Communicates regularly with customers to evaluate customer satisfaction and to interfaces on day-to-day service delivery questions. Identifies and resolves issues affecting delivery.
• Answers questions and resolves concerns regarding customers, associates and co-workers.
• Determines, through customer interaction, either through EDI, phone calls, e-mail, or fax, customer shipping schedules and quantities.
• Determines amount and/or timing of shipment to customer to ensure timely delivery of expedited or unusual shipments.
• Negotiates with customer shipment timing or amount to best serve the customer and protect HIAMS-AM Also, negotiate with customer regarding customer delivery scoring to ensure that HIAMS-AM receives the best possible score on a month-by-month basis.
• Prepares reports relating to customer complaints and distributes reports to other departments or associates, as appropriate.
• Initiates orders for replacements parts and/or for correcting errors (i.e. shortages, incorrect shipments, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2 years prior materials experience in auto or related industry preferred
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Detail oriented Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in MS Excel
• ERP system experience required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As needed, but collaboration and cooperation is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Little physical effort required except: Occasionally may be required to lift up to 35 pounds. Regularly required to sit, stand, reach and move about the plant.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work performed in an office and plant environment. Required to wear safety glasses and wear steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific manufacturing areas.