Sr Global Material Planner

Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC • Sparta Hills, TN

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About The Position

Rebo is seeking a Sr Global Material Planner to manage international material planning and procurement for its automotive and electronics lighting solutions. The role analyzes production schedules, customer forecasts, and master schedules to determine material needs; generates and executes MRP reports; and manages operational relationships with suppliers in Asia. The planner creates and tracks international purchase orders, manages global lead times and freight considerations, coordinates material receipt, and aligns inventory with changing customer demand and production requirements.

The role works closely with production planners, scheduling, warehouse supervisors, logistics, and customs compliance teams, while serving as a liaison with overseas suppliers. It requires cross-cultural communication and the flexibility to occasionally adjust working hours for evening calls or correspondence with teams in Asia. Rebo describes an inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth and development.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Native or professional fluency in English.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Flexibility to occasionally adjust working hours for evening calls or correspondence with teams in Asia.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree focused in Business or logistics preferred.
• Automotive or electronics manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• PLEX ERP experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
• Proven experience managing overseas supply, with a strong understanding of international freight, lead-time forecasting, and global logistics, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules, customer forecasts, and master schedules to determine material requirements.
• Generate, manage, and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports.
• Monitor, evaluate, and manage operational relationships with Asia-based suppliers.
• Conduct supplier reviews to ensure adherence to production schedules, lead times, and quality standards.
• Create, issue, and track international purchase orders based on MRP outputs, demand changes, and safety stock parameters.
• Manage extended lead times, ocean and air freight dynamics, and regional shutdowns such as Lunar New Year and Golden Week.
• Coordinate with logistics, customs compliance, and warehouse teams to support material receipt and material flow.
• Expedite, defer, or push back international orders to align with changing customer demand.
• Maintain buffer inventory levels to prevent production shortages while pursuing inventory reduction goals.
• Work with production planners, scheduling, and warehouse supervisors to ensure raw material availability.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers to resolve technical or schedule clarifications.
• Occasionally adjust working hours for evening calls or correspondence with teams in Asia.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Generous paid holidays and vacations.
• Matching 401(k).
• Employee discounts.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed