Supply Planner

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to own scheduling agreements and translate demand into supplier requirements. You will monitor inbound delivery using SAP S/4HANA and adjust purchase orders to meet production plans.

The role involves supplier risk management, freight/logistics oversight, and monthly performance reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field, plus 3–5 years in supplier or materials planning within automotive or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in supplier or materials planning in automotive or regulated manufacturing.
• Hands-on MRP experience within an ERP system and net requirement management.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain scheduling agreements for a supplier portfolio.
• Review MRP output daily to generate supplier releases.
• Translate customer demand into supplier requirements within 24 hours.
• Monitor inbound delivery with SAP S/4HANA and adjust POs to hit KPIs.
• Initiate and close PCNL letters with suppliers with sign-off.
• Maintain supplier risk register and perform weekly capacity checks.
• Manage freight partners and log inbound logistics costs monthly.
• Track supplier on-time delivery and quality and drive actions.

Skills

MRP experience

SAP S/4HANA

Supplier coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP system

MRP software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling Agreements: Own and maintain scheduling agreements for an assigned supplier portfolio, issuing weekly and daily releases that reflect current MRP-driven requirements.


• MRP-Driven Replenishment: Review MRP output daily to convert net requirements into supplier releases, targeting zero missed release cycles.


• Customer Demand Translation: Monitor upstream customer demand and order changes and cascade updated requirements to suppliers within 24 hours of a material demand shift.


• Inbound Delivery Monitoring: Use SAP S/4HANA to monitor inbound delivery against the planned production schedule, pulling forward, delaying, or cancelling purchase orders as needed to hit inventory KPIs.


• PCNL Administration: Initiate, track, and close out Production/Purchase Change Notice-Letters with suppliers, ensuring engineering and quality sign-off is documented before implementation.


• Supplier Risk Management: Maintain a supplier risk register, run weekly capacity and shortage checks with key suppliers, and escalation at-risk parts a minimum of 5 business days before impact.


• Freight and Logistics: Manage freight partners and resolve inbound logistics issues, logging and reporting expedited freight costs monthly.


• Supplier Performance: Track and report supplier on-time delivery and quality performance monthly, driving corrective action for suppliers below target.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Logistics, or equivalent experience; 3 to 5 years in supplier or materials planning within automotive or comparably regulated manufacturing.


• Demonstrated experience managing customer demand and orders and translating them into supplier-facing requirements.


• Hands-on MRP experience within an ERP system, including net requirement review and release generation.


• Direct experience creating and maintaining supplier scheduling agreements and processing PCNL documenta

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May provide direction or coordination as needed. Collaboration and cooperation with others is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Little physical effort required. Occasionally lift up to 35 pounds. Regularly sit, stand, reach, and move throughout the plant.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in both an office and plant environment. Safety glasses and steel-toe shoes are required when performing specific tasks or working in designated manufacturing areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin. At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo.

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