Materials Requirement Planner

Minth North America•Lewisburg, TN

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Requirement Planner keeps production and materials aligned at Minth North America’s Lewisburg, Tennessee plant. The role develops production plans, forecasts requirements based on customer demand and inventory, and runs SAP planning accurately to support manufacturing and supply chain operations. It works with procurement, logistics, engineering, and other teams to meet production goals, maintain accurate planning data, address SAP issues, and improve planning processes. The position is primarily office-based, with periodic time on the manufacturing floor. Minth describes itself as a global automotive trim and structural components supplier with 78 plants worldwide and a regional North American headquarters in Wixom, Michigan. The company highlights opportunities to develop skills in SAP, production planning, and lean manufacturing, work with cross-functional colleagues, and participate in a multicultural workplace. Competitive pay and benefits are mentioned, but specific benefit offerings are not listed.

Requirements

Two to three years of experience using SAP in a production planning or supply chain role; automotive industry experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of SAP Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM) modules.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.
Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and industry standards.
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with advanced production planning tools and techniques.
SAP certification.
Teamwork and communication skills in a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production plans to support efficient manufacturing.
Manage the integration of SAP systems to streamline production and supply chain operations.
Analyze and forecast production requirements based on customer demand and inventory levels.
Collaborate with procurement, logistics, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to meet production goals.
Enter data and update SAP accurately for production schedules and inventory management.
Resolve issues related to SAP production modules and support end users.
Monitor and improve production planning processes.
Generate and analyze reports on production performance, material usage, and resource allocation.
Assist with developing system functionality to improve production scheduling and planning.