Material Controller (Humanoid Robotics)

Schaeffler•Troy, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company with a rich history and entrepreneurial spirit. As a partner to major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, Schaeffler offers numerous development opportunities. This role is crucial for supporting smooth production flow by managing materials, orders, and sequencing to ensure manufacturing meets agreed-upon delivery targets. The position involves coordinating ordering processes, verifying production bookings, monitoring order costs, tracking inventory, preparing performance reports, and adjusting machine sequencing to optimize operations. The Material Controller will also contribute to end-to-end process planning and control across the supply chain, focusing on time and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or completed technical or commercial training, or a comparable qualification.
3+ years relevant experience in production control, order management, supply chain, or process planning.
Good understanding of production booking processes, inventory management, and reporting tools.
Confident communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
Structured, analytical, and proactive working style with strong coordination skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

Support smooth production flow by keeping materials, orders, and sequencing on track to ensure manufacturing delivered as agreed.
Coordinate ordering processes and production bookings to ensure manufacturing follows the agreed order freeze.
Verify that production orders are booked correctly and aligned with current delivery requirements.
Monitor order costs with a focus on quality and identify potential deviations early.
Track inventory levels and work closely with supply chain teams to secure material availability.
Prepare and analyze production performance reports to highlight improvement opportunities.
Adjust machine sequencing on a shift basis to support efficient operations.
Contribute to end-to-end process planning and control across the supply chain, with attention to time and cost performance.