Senior Material Planner – Hyva NA
About The Position
JOST is a global leader in commercial vehicle systems, and the acquisition of Hyva has created a global technology leader in hydraulic tipping solutions, cylinders, wet kits, container handling, waste collection equipment, fifth wheels, landing gear, steering systems, and agricultural products. Together, JOST and Hyva employ over 7,500 people worldwide and serve customers in more than 100 countries. In North America, Hyva is experiencing significant growth, investing in its people, expanding its product portfolio, strengthening its supply chain, and building a customer-focused organization. This role is for a Senior Material Planner to lead material planning and monthly SI&OP execution for Hyva's finished goods distribution business, supporting cylinders, wet kits, and hydraulic components across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The position is responsible for optimizing service levels, inventory quality, working capital, and cross-functional supply chain performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering.
- 7+ years of material planning in a distribution/manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership of monthly SI&OP execution.
- Experience supporting USA, Canada and Mexico distribution.
- Strong ERP/MRP experience (Infor LN, SAP or equivalent).
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Nice To Haves
- APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly SI&OP execution process, ensuring demand, supply and inventory plans are aligned.
- Own finished goods planning for cylinders, wet kits and components across North America.
- Develop inventory strategies that improve service levels while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Manage replenishment from global manufacturing sites and suppliers.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and collaborate with Sales on demand planning.
- Drive root cause analysis for shortages, late deliveries and inventory imbalances.
- Partner with Procurement, Operations, Customer Service and Logistics to improve OTIF performance.
- Establish inventory policies including safety stock, reorder points and ABC segmentation.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using ERP/MRP analytics.
- Support new product introductions, phase-outs and engineering changes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
