Strategic Materials Planner

Energy Jobline ZR; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workhorse Group Inc. in Union City, CA, is seeking a Material Planner to schedule and track materials for production of medium-duty vehicles.

You will work with internal departments to meet deadlines and with external sources to ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in material planning or related fields, and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Determining the required materials and generating schedules.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timeliness, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Raising inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and quality within your role and broader company projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

MS Office

Material management systems

Travel up to 10%

Education

High school diploma/GED

Degree in business, logistics, inventory management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Workhorse Group Inc. in Union City, CA, is seeking a Material Planner to schedule and track materials for production of medium-duty vehicles.

You will work with internal departments to meet deadlines and with external sources to ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in material planning or related fields, and strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.