Central Material Planning Analyst

Lear Corporation • Emmett Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Material Planning Analyst will monitor and audit the MRP processes of Lear's Electronics plants. The goal is to improve, centralize, and standardize Lear’s MRP processes globally to enhance efficiency by aligning supply with demand thereby mitigating costs associated with plant downtime, premium freight and excess inventory. This role's work will include, but not be limited to: Monitor global plant coordinators adherence to MRP processes, Identify gaps in existing processes, Develop, document and train plant coordinators on optimized processes, As the expert on MRP, provide guidance and training as needed to the plant coordinators, Monitor global RM inventory trends to proactively address excess or short material, Analyze supplier schedules before and after each MRP run, Address coverage gaps with plant coordinators and escalate with suppliers for resolution, MRP parameter owner. As a newly formed team, there is high visibility within the organization, as well as significant autonomy and opportunity to develop metrics and lead novel initiatives. The Central Material Planning Analyst regularly interacts with Lear leadership to communicate the progress on team initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience
• Experience with QAD
• Expert in MRP
• Experience with analyzing, creating and documenting processes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management
• CSCP or other APICS Certification
• Experience with automotive industry, electronics a plus
• Broad supply chain experience, including both customer and supplier facing roles

Responsibilities

• Monitor global plant coordinators adherence to MRP processes
• Identify gaps in existing processes
• Develop, document and train plant coordinators on optimized processes
• Provide guidance and training as needed to the plant coordinators
• Monitor global RM inventory trends to proactively address excess or short material
• Analyze supplier schedules before and after each MRP run
• Address coverage gaps with plant coordinators and escalate with suppliers for resolution
• MRP parameter owner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees