Material Planner

Magna International • Piedmont, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position analyzes customer demand material requirements and orders material from suppliers and schedules material to be built on the production floor. Works directly with Suppliers and other Magna plants on material requirements. Review materials planning for the product groups assigned, issue purchase orders to suppliers, send forecasts, and daily tracking of inbound material ensuring on time arrival. Establish relationships with suppliers, hold supplier meetings, effective communication reviewing open purchase orders and delivery schedules. Detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize conflicting tasks. Participate in daily production meetings to communicate current inventory levels, schedule compliance, and other operating parameters. Analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Identify and escalate production issues that may impact production output or quality. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes and reduce costs. Prepare management summary reports and trend charts detailing department key efficiency operating indicators. Analyze data to determine statistics, trends, measurable, etc. and act as required. Facilitate positive working relationships between all support staff garnering a team environment.

Requirements

• Detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize conflicting tasks.
• Candidates must currently reside within a commutable distance.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer demand material requirements and orders material from suppliers and schedules material to be built on the production floor.
• Works directly with Suppliers and other Magna plants on material requirements.
• Reviews materials planning for the product groups assigned, issues purchase orders to suppliers, sends forecasts, and daily tracks inbound material ensuring on time arrival.
• Establishes relationships with suppliers, holds supplier meetings, and conducts effective communication reviewing open purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Participates in daily production meetings to communicate current inventory levels, schedule compliance, and other operating parameters.
• Analyzes production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identifies and escalates production issues that may impact production output or quality.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes and reduce costs.
• Prepares management summary reports and trend charts detailing department key efficiency operating indicators.
• Analyzes data to determine statistics, trends, measurable, etc. and acts as required.
• Facilitates positive working relationships between all support staff garnering a team environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed