Strategic Materials & Inventory Planner

Astemo, Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking a materials/procurement professional to collaborate with Manufacturing on production schedules and material flow. You will review schedules, issue POs, manage inventory data, and lead cycle counts to ensure accurate stock levels.

The role requires organizing, prioritizing, and clear communication, with hands-on ERP experience and Excel proficiency to support timely, cost-efficient operations in a plant environment.

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 and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• ERP system experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data (lead-time, SNP, etc.).
• Coordinate and participate in cycle count activities for assigned areas and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor vendor shipment schedules for on-time delivery.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of material processes and submit 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 interface on day-to-day service delivery questions.

Skills

MS Excel

ERP experience

Detail oriented

Verbal & written communication

Organize & prioritize

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking a materials/procurement professional to collaborate with Manufacturing on production schedules and material flow. You will review schedules, issue POs, manage inventory data, and lead cycle counts to ensure accurate stock levels.

The role requires organizing, prioritizing, and clear communication, with hands-on ERP experience and Excel proficiency to support timely, cost-efficient operations in a plant environment.