Materials Planner

Android/Avancez•Warren, MI

About The Position

The Materials Planner manages material planning and inventory activities to ensure materials are available for production, new product launches, engineering changes, and special projects. The role monitors inventory and supplier commitments, identifies and proactively addresses shortages and supply risks, and works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to maintain an efficient flow of materials. The Materials Planner supports launch and production planning, analyzes bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering changes, maintains accurate planning data in ERP systems such as QAD, and uses reporting and data analysis to inform decisions. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen supply chain performance, and enhance material planning processes. Minimal travel may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in materials, material follow-up, analysis, and/or compliance.
Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, production scheduling, and supply chain processes.
Proficiency with ERP systems, including QAD or similar manufacturing systems.
Experience working with Kanban and lean material replenishment systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to analyze production requirements and implement effective material planning strategies.
Knowledge of manufacturing material flows, layouts, and warehouse operations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across organizational levels.
Ability to identify risks, develop solutions, and drive issue resolution.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
Ability to reconcile inventory and material-related accounts.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
Experience in automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949 standards.

Responsibilities

Manage material planning and inventory activities to ensure materials are available for production, launches, engineering changes, and special projects.
Monitor inventory and supplier commitments; identify and proactively address shortages and supply risks.
Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to maintain an efficient flow of materials.
Support launch and production planning.
Analyze BOMs and engineering changes.
Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems such as QAD.
Use reporting and data analysis to support informed decisions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen supply chain performance, and enhance material planning processes.
Reconcile inventory and material-related accounts.