Strategic Materials Planner for Powertrain Ops

International; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors' Huntsville Powertrain Plant seeks a Materials Planner to keep production moving smoothly by anticipating material needs and coordinating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. You will own MRP parameters, optimize inventory levels, and monitor material movement across the supply chain to ensure parts arrive exactly when needed for world‑class powertrain manufacturing.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure part availability.
• Own MRP parameters for assigned part numbers, ensuring accuracy and optimal inventory.
• Interpret production demand signals to forecast material needs.
• Coordinate engineering change timing for current-production products.
• Collaborate daily with Purchasing, Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve issues and keep materials flowing.

Skills

MRP/ERP data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Prioritization & urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

International Motors' Huntsville Powertrain Plant seeks a Materials Planner to keep production moving smoothly by anticipating material needs and coordinating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams. You will own MRP parameters, optimize inventory levels, and monitor material movement across the supply chain to ensure parts arrive exactly when needed for world‑class powertrain manufacturing.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making are essential in this fast-paced