Materials Planner

Commercial Vehicle Group•Vonore, TN

About The Position

The Materials Planner supports daily plant objectives by coordinating material planning, supplier communication, and shipping activities. The role works closely with operations, shipping, receiving, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), and engineering to monitor delivery risks, support supplier development, and coordinate deviations or part substitutions. The planner also uses planning and forecasting tools, prepares shipping labels, and helps train new planners. The successful candidate can perform the responsibilities of a Material Planner Assistant proficiently, maintains a professional and positive approach, and works effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A minimum of one year of CVG Material Planner 1 experience or equivalent is required. The listed education and experience qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience and/or training; automotive or trucking industry experience is preferred. The role requires strong communication, organization, follow-through, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Requirements

At least one year of CVG Material Planner 1 experience or equivalent.
High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of related experience and/or training.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy under pressure.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate in multiple ERP and electronic order-entry systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and ability to multitask.
Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to understand and convey technical instructions to internal and external customers.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Good understanding of or experience with the customer service process.
Ability to identify and resolve problems, develop alternative solutions, and remain composed under stress.
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, present numerical data accurately, and work respectfully across cultural differences.
Ability to act with integrity, follow company policies and procedures, prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, accept responsibility, and adapt to frequent changes or unexpected events.
Ability to maintain attendance and punctuality, ensure work coverage during absences, arrive on time for meetings, and ask for and offer help when needed.
Must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive or trucking industry.

Responsibilities

Implement a daily task routine.
Perform the tasks and responsibilities of the Material Planner Assistant role proficiently.
Use load planning to arrange pickups and monitor them.
Work with operations, shipping, and receiving to support daily plant objectives.
Work with SQA to assist with supplier development.
Track and monitor parts at risk due to delivery timing.
Use Mapics and run queries as needed.
Use basic Excel functions and Microsoft Office software.
Provide forecasts to suppliers as needed.
Train new planners.
Work with engineering on deviations and part substitutions.
Locate and use forecasting tools on the shared drive.
Create shipping labels as needed.
Communicate professionally and maintain a positive, motivated attitude.