Materials Planner

Avancez•Warren, MI

About The Position

Voltava is a global manufacturing and assembly partner with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Its capabilities include complex module assembly and sequencing, contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers in automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, its contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, supports customers across a range of industries. 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 addresses shortages and supply risks, and collaborates with suppliers and cross-functional teams to maintain material flow. It 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 efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen supply chain performance, and enhance material planning processes. Travel may be required minimally based on business needs. Voltava is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout hiring and employment.

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 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, 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, new product 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 bills of materials (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 to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen supply chain performance, and improve material planning processes.
Reconcile inventory and material-related accounts.