Material Planner

Aumovio • New Braunfels, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Planner will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the supply chain for a select group of parts essential for manufacturing operations. This role involves managing material shortage reports, analyzing issues, updating databases, and developing strong working relationships across the supply chain. The position requires effective communication with internal and external customers, utilization of systems like SAP and Supply On, and expediting component deliveries as needed. The Material Planner will also review and maintain component inventory levels, manage consignment inventory to prevent aged material, and engage in PTN/PCN discussions. Ensuring compliance with policies, employing problem-solving techniques, and developing standard work practices are key aspects of this role. The position also involves contributing to 5S+1, Quality, Delivery, Kaizen, and Cost goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business or similar discipline
• Knowledge of purchasing, supply chain or similar field of study
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• Must wear company-provided ESD safety-toed shoes, smock, and other PPE in required areas
• Sitting or standing for 8+ hours, reaching, and using hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Flexibility to Able to work hours outside of the traditional work day based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree (Engineering, Logistics, Materials Management Discipline)
• 2 years of purchasing or supply chain work experience
• Experience in material planning, supply chain, or inventory management.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP
• Experience working with suppliers and production teams.
• Intermedium Excel and computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage the supply chain for a select group of parts needed to support manufacturing operations
• Manage material shortage report – analyze issues, update shortage management database, etc.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain
• Effectively communicate across a wide variety of internal and external customers – crisp, clear, continuous communication
• Utilize and maintain systems (SAP, Supply On, Shortage DB, etc.)
• Expedite component deliveries as required, identify critical issues and escalate as required
• Review and maintain proper component inventory levels. Develop actions to control inventory on a component basis.
• Manage consignment component inventory levels to prevent aged material
• Engage in PTN / PCN discussions with internal coordinator and execute eSign / PO process
• Ensure individual and team compliance to established policies and procedures
• Employ various problem-solving techniques (5 Why, etc.) to drive supply chain issues to permanent corrective action
• Develop and follow Standard Work practices
• Ensure individual (and assist with departmental) 5S+1, Quality, Delivery, Kaizen and Cost goals

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
• In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans.
• AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

What This Job Offers

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