Strategic Inventory & Materials Planner (SAP)

Valeo; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in Seymour, IN is seeking an Inventory Analyst to drive planning processes across production and supply chain. You will set inventory targets, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure materials are available to meet demand while optimizing cost and delivery performance.

The role requires experience in material planning, ERP systems like SAP, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities in a global, innovative mobility company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or years of experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• 5 years experience in a leadership role (team leader or above) or analytical role (production scheduler/data analyst) in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Previous experience in material planning and/or thorough understanding of SAP or other ERP systems in a JIT environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive innovative processes, procedures and methodologies related to planning (production & supply chain) for the improvement of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Responsible for setting up proper inventory levels.
• Provide internal reporting and analysis related to stock outs and status.
• Ensure that the materials and components are available to meet the complete customer demand.
• Plan the raw materials based upon Sales and Operations Plan and Master Production Schedules and anticipate potential impacts with suppliers and production.
• Validate and send a weekly forecast to the suppliers.
• Ensure that raw materials are available to meet customer demand.
• Daily follow up on the material arrivals according to firm orders, and ensure suppliers ship parts on time according to orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Valeo in Seymour, IN is seeking an Inventory Analyst to drive planning processes across production and supply chain. You will set inventory targets, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure materials are available to meet demand while optimizing cost and delivery performance.

The role requires experience in material planning, ERP systems like SAP, and strong analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities in a global, innovative mobility company.