Strategic Material Control Planner for Battery Manufacturing

Ford Motor Company; Glendale (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee resource groups

Parental leave

Job summary

Ford Energy is seeking a Materials Control Engineer to ensure battery manufacturing is supplied with the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time. You will plan material flow from suppliers to the production line, coordinating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics to prevent shortages.

This role supports ramp-ups, maintains BOM accuracy, and tracks KPIs while ensuring compliance and safe handling of materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field or 2+ years of equivalent experience in manufacturing material planning.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar) and materials planning concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Translate master production schedule into material requirements using MRP and maintain planning parameters.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and resolve late or short shipments; coordinate expedited/freight and costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

ERP/MRP knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

WMS

Power BI

Oracle

Job description

Ford Energy is seeking a Materials Control Engineer to ensure battery manufacturing is supplied with the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time. You will plan material flow from suppliers to the production line, coordinating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics to prevent shortages.

This role supports ramp-ups, maintains BOM accuracy, and tracks KPIs while ensuring compliance and safe handling of materials.