Material Planner

The Shyft Group • Charlotte, MI

2d

About The Position

The Material Planner uses established processes such as demand forecasting, inventory and supplier management, material requirements planning, and continuous improvement to ensure the optimal flow of materials from suppliers through delivery. The role helps maintain adequate material supply throughout operations and directs production materials flow and inventory control activities.

The position manages assigned parts and suppliers, supports supplier delivery performance and inventory control, coordinates engineering changes and build schedules, and monitors purchase orders, shortages, inventory levels, and freight costs. It works across Purchasing, Operations, Finance, suppliers, and other functions to maintain appropriate inventory and delivery requirements and to improve established processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business, or equivalent materials planning experience in a manufacturing setting.
• At least 3 years of material planning expertise in a manufacturing setting.
• Track record of building and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Versatility, flexibility, and attention to detail amid constantly changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• History of effectively handling multiple projects and delivering on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned parts and suppliers, including resolving problems.
• Develop suppliers to improve delivery performance and inventory control.
• Coordinate engineering changes and build schedules with suppliers and production.
• Maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing surpluses.
• Review MRP daily and weekly to produce supplier releases.
• Launch, schedule, defer, expedite, and cancel purchase orders to maintain inventory levels.
• Monitor and update supplier lead times to maintain system accuracy.
• Communicate delivery expectations and material quantities to suppliers using reports.
• Confirm deliveries and schedules against purchase orders and make adjustments as needed.
• Collect shortage reports and track firm delivery schedules.
• Obtain realistic delivery dates for shortages and follow up promptly.
• Identify parts shortages in advance to reduce the risk of production disruption.
• Support packaging projects by implementing returnable packaging programs.
• Monitor and manage freight and logistics costs.
• Process material requisitions for materials, parts repair, equipment, and special engineering projects.
• Identify root causes of missed deliveries.
• Improve inventory accuracy using VMI, Kanban cards, or Min/Max systems.
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and vendors to identify and implement appropriate inventory levels, order requirements and quantities, and delivery offsets.
• Follow established procedures and initiate and implement improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA/FSA.
• Wellness plan.
• 401(k) with match.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Dependent care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level