Material Planning Specialist

MOBIS•Ellabell, GA

13d

About The Position

The Material Planning Specialist is responsible for material control, including purchasing, customs clearance, inventory management, and logistics. During the early stage of company establishment, the specialist will contribute to establishing MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC, including modifying and renewing operating standards and systems for new projects based on previous versions. After establishment, the specialist ensures materials are available when needed at the right cost and quality, coordinating with departments and teams, managing resources, and keeping stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the material management process. The role covers material purchasing and planning, supplier coordination, MRP and inventory monitoring, SAP data and purchasing activities, customs clearance, logistics planning, inbound transportation, and in-house logistics. Responsibilities include maintaining material availability and inventory accuracy, supporting production and trial builds, monitoring shipments and costs, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, managing material and customs documentation, and developing or implementing process improvements. The position operates within defined corporate policies and procedures, exercises judgment appropriate to its level, may influence functional operations and recommendations, and escalates matters as required. The work takes place in an office setting, with some walking within and between buildings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–2 years of experience in material planning, logistics, inventory control, purchasing, warehouse operations, supply chain, or a related field.
Basic understanding of inventory control, material planning, purchasing, logistics, or supply-chain processes in a manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
Ability to learn and use ERP systems such as SAP and apply problem-solving skills to support material availability and inventory accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
Previous experience in manufacturing, automotive, warehouse, distribution, or logistics environments.
Experience using SAP or other ERP systems for inventory, purchasing, or material-planning activities.
Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory-management concepts.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Knowledge of Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing and inventory-control principles.
Familiarity with supplier communication, logistics coordination, or transportation planning.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
Continuous-improvement mindset and interest in optimizing processes and supporting operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Serve as the initial point of contact for supplier supply chain matters; monitor MRP requirements, supply chain status, and shortages.
Maintain the EDI process between MNAe and suppliers and implement contingency plans for supply-chain disruptions.
Coordinate with Production Control on trial builds and issue purchase orders to support programs, timely delivery, and correct engineering-change parts.
Maintain accurate SAP material master data, scheduling agreements, source lists, inventory records, and other SAP functions.
Compile material inventory, usage, customer, and other information for status reports; provide suppliers with requirements and inventory assessments.
Manage daily and monthly inventory levels, engineering-change schedules, minimum stock levels, material consumption tracking, and inventory accuracy.
Communicate with the CKD control team in Korean headquarters and collaborate with Production Control, Logistics, QC, Procurement, Development, and suppliers on issues and changes.
Enter manual purchase orders for new model-year trial events as needed; monitor goods receipt, goods issue, backlog, and pricing changes in SAP.
Review invoices and packing slips, maintain material indexes, document and analyze material movement and use, and complete monthly supplier cum verification and claims.
Reduce inventory of balance-out parts and submit obsolescence claims when appropriate; maintain material index accuracy between system and actual inventory.
Maintain supplier portal contents (GSCP), follow up with IT on SAP improvements, close out OS&D items in SAP for chargeback, and handle damaged parts and approved disposal processes.
Act as the initial point of contact for customs clearance and duty authorities; monitor import clearance and U.S./Korea trade policy changes, audit responses, and respond to trading issues with brokers.
Create customs-clearance contingency plans, enter duty slips in SAP, plan duty budgets, communicate with brokers and consultants, and conduct broker and consultant bidding.
Set up C-TPAT and FTZ if necessary; track containers in transit and at ports or container yards, manage container calls, detention, demurrage, and free time, and maintain import documents and HS-code accuracy.
Maintain certificates of origin, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other import documents; pursue continuous improvement in duty reduction.
Plan logistics areas and processes, maintain logistics master information, and design inbound packaging, transportation routes and modes, logistics layouts, and logistics equipment.
Plan loading and unloading, packaging waste, OS&D handling, feeding mistake-proofing, and count inspection; calculate staffing, equipment, and costs, including logistics cost impacts from engineering changes.
Maintain and improve logistics systems (MES, ERP, and SC-Portal), prepare logistics cost budgets and supply-chain contingency plans, respond to customer audits, and produce weekly or monthly logistics reports.
Coordinate dock windows, supplier logistics conditions and claims, and supply-chain and cost communication with CKD control members in Korea; develop and implement continuous-improvement ideas.
Ensure shipping containers are returned to port on time; maintain planned versus actual window times and create schedules with third-party logistics providers for multiple daily shippers.
Coordinate timely loading and unloading to avoid premium waiting charges, arrange container calls with purchasing members, conduct emergency transportation, and maintain logistics costs and related SAP entries.
Regularly check warehouse stock and plan-versus-actual levels, maintain FIFO, and ensure SAP and actual high-rack locations, parts, quantities, and FIFO dates match.
Ensure sufficient warehouse stock to feed production lines and oversee return packaging, daily activity reporting, 3R and 5S activities, inventory hold locations, cycle counts, OS&D processes, and incoming-material quantity audits.
Maintain logistics documents with purchasing members and maintain logistics equipment, including arranging bidding for equipment as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.