Specialist - Material Management

Schaeffler • Armada, MI, MI

6d

About The Position

The Specialist - Material Management analyzes demand, capacity, and orderbook data to develop scenarios and forecasts that optimize delivery sequences, quantities, and timing. The role establishes DCC-based scheduling and prioritization guidelines, manages daily work-order sequencing and weekly production plans, and performs non-routine load-balancing calculations in collaboration with Master Planning.

The position monitors delivery performance and warehouse KPIs, identifies trends and deviations, and coordinates corrective actions. It maintains accurate production and MRP records, verifies order bookings and delivery alignment, and supports reliable demand and material-consumption data. The role also prepares job packets and coordinates manufacturing orders, materials, and serial numbers for the production floor.

Material supply responsibilities include managing internal distribution orders, raw-material purchasing, and outsourced operations to support production and prevent disruptions. The specialist partners with operators and production teams on process improvement, provides quoted-order lead times, assesses quality-related order costs, and supports additional business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field.
• Solid experience or strong understanding of material management, planning, or supply chain operations.
• Good analytical skills and ability to evaluate planning scenarios and capacity impacts.
• Confidence handling planning-related tools and calculations.
• Structured, proactive, and cooperative working style with strong problem-solving skills.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with demand-capacity checks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, capacity, and orderbook data; develop scenarios and forecasts to optimize delivery sequences, quantities, and timing.
• Establish DCC-based scheduling and prioritization guidelines, and manage daily work-order sequencing and weekly production plans.
• Perform non-routine load-balancing calculations and collaborate with Master Planning to develop optimized plans.
• Monitor delivery performance and warehouse KPIs, identify trends and deviations, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate production and MRP records, verify order bookings and delivery alignment, and ensure reliable demand and material-consumption data.
• Prepare job packets and coordinate manufacturing orders, materials, and serial numbers to communicate requirements to the production floor.
• Manage material supply, including internal distribution orders, raw-material purchasing, and outsourced operations, to support the production plan and prevent disruptions.
• Partner with operators and production teams to improve processes; provide quoted-order lead times, assess quality-related order costs, and support additional business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) matching contributions up to 6%.
• Skill development workshops and ongoing learning and development programs.
• Access to learning and training through Schaeffler Academy.
• Wellness programs and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level