Specialist - Material Management

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Armada (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler invites you to join its global supply chain team in Armada, MI. You will analyze demand, capacity, and order data to develop scenarios and forecasts that optimize delivery sequences, quantities, and timing across manufacturing lines.

You will establish scheduling guidelines, manage daily and weekly production plans, monitor KPIs, verify order bookings, and coordinate with production and purchasing to prevent disruptions while driving continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or similar.
• Solid experience or strong understanding of material management, planning, or supply chain operations.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate planning scenarios and capacity impacts.
• Structured, proactive, and cooperative working style with strong problem-solving skills.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, capacity, and orderbook data; develop scenarios and forecasts to optimize delivery sequences, quantities, and timing.
• Establish scheduling and prioritization guidelines, and manage daily work-order sequencing and weekly production plans.
• Perform non-routine load-balancing calculations and collaborate with Master Planning to develop optimized plans.
• Monitor delivery performance and warehouse KPIs, identify trends and deviations, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate production and MRP records, verify order bookings and delivery alignment, and ensure reliable demand and material-consumption data.
• Prepare job packets and coordinate manufacturing orders, materials, and serial numbers to communicate requirements clearly to the production floor.
• Manage material supply—including internal distribution orders, raw-material purchasing, and outsourced operations—to support the production plan and prevent disruptions.
• Partner with operators and production teams to improve processes; provide quoted-order lead times, assess quality-related order costs, and support additional business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Structured approach

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or similar

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, capacity, and orderbook data; develop scenarios and forecasts to optimize delivery sequences, quantities, and timing.
• Establish DCC-based scheduling and prioritization guidelines, and manage daily work-order sequencing and weekly production plans.
• Perform non-routine load-balancing calculations and collaborate with Master Planning to develop optimized plans.
• Monitor delivery performance and warehouse KPIs, identify trends and deviations, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate production and MRP records, verify order bookings and delivery alignment, and ensure reliable demand and material-consumption data.
• Prepare job packets and coordinate manufacturing orders, materials, and serial numbers to communicate requirements clearly to the production floor.
• Manage material supply—including internal distribution orders, raw-material purchasing, and outsourced operations—to support the production plan and prevent disruptions.
• Partner with operators and production teams to improve processes; provide quoted-order lead times, assess quality-related order costs, and support additional business needs.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or similar
• Solid experience or strong understanding of material management, planning, or supply chain operations
• Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate planning scenarios and capacity impacts
• Confident handling of planning-related tools and calculations; experience with demand-capacity checks is an advantage
• Structured, proactive, and cooperative working style with strong problem-solving skills
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and developmentprograms.Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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