Sr. Materials Planner

Rebo Lighting & Electronics, LLC • Sparta Hills, TN

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About The Position

We are Rebo, and we provide interior and exterior automotive and electronics lighting solutions – both traditional and new concepts that we are excited to design and make! We are developing new technologies which help drive the future of electric vehicles, including charge status indicators as well as using light in new ways to improve safety and design. The opportunities to solve both practical customer needs and deliver enhanced features are endless. Here, you'll discover that we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better and we put our people first by offering benefits that support your life and well-being. We strive to create a culture of learning and opportunity, and most importantly, an environment where you can feel connected to your work every day. We have our sights set on exciting things ahead, and we need top talent like YOU to help us get there!

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in materials planning
• Manufacturing Experience Required
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Experience Preferred
• A Bachelor's degree focused in Business or Logistics is preferred
• Previous experience with electronics purchasing is desired
• Prior experience with PLEX ERP system is a plus
• Either of the following certifications is preferred: APICS or CPM

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material requirements.
• Generate and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Align material availability with production and customer delivery dates.
• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) based on MRP and demand.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage relationships.
• Expedite or defer orders as needed to align with changing production needs.
• Track inventory accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Manage safety stock, reorder points, and lead times.
• Coordinate with warehouse/logistics teams for material receipt and storage.
• Implement inventory reduction or cost-saving initiatives.
• Work closely with production planners to ensure continuous material flow.
• Troubleshoot material shortages or delays.
• Support engineering changes or new product introductions (NPI) with material readiness
• Maintain accurate data in PLEX ERP/MRP systems
• Generate reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, and material costs.
• Monitor KPIs like supplier on-time delivery, purchase price variance, and inventory turns.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow and develop your career with high internal and external visibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• We offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
• Competitive Pay and Benefits package
• Flexible work schedules and generous paid holidays/vacations
• Matching 401k
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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