Material Planner

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

OPmobility Modules develops, assembles and delivers complex, just-in-sequence modules for mass production. World leader, HBPO, now 100% OPmobility, specializes in highly integrated modules, including front-end & cockpit modules, center consoles and charge lid modules. Through new BEVs architectures, it constantly develops new modules with customized solutions.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Department:
Logistics

Reports to:

Logistics Manager

Join a fast‑paced, high‑performance automotive manufacturing environment as a Material Planner
, where you will play a critical role in ensuring 100% on‑time delivery
, optimal material flow, and efficient production support. In this Just‑In‑Time / Just‑In‑Sequence (JIT/JIS) operation, you’ll manage inbound and outbound logistics, inventory accuracy, supplier coordination, and line‑side material availability—all while reducing cost and maintaining quality and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solutions‑driven planner who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing precision, communication, and problem‑solving.

• Coordinate and schedule production materials to ensure 100% final product delivery while minimizing inventory, handling, and logistics costs in a JIT/JIS system.
• Maintain uninterrupted production flow by ensuring timely part availability and managing all container and line‑side material needs.
• Manage inventory levels, storage areas, and material presentation using FIFO and other best‑practice controls.
• Oversee receiving activities, perform quality checks based on standards (ASN, serial labels), and maintain dock scheduling for shipping and receiving.
• Coordinate standard and non‑standard shipments, including customs and legal documentation.
• Serve as the lead contact for Mopar requirements
  , responding to daily tickets and maintaining 90%+ delivery rating.
• Handle customer and supplier complaints, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution.
• Coordinate, monitor, and train team members involved in goods receiving, storage, material handling, and waste disposal.
• Train personnel on IT applications, scanner systems, and logistics procedures; assign tasks to Material Supervisors.
• Support personnel development, coaching, performance oversight, and workplace organization.

• Participate in audits (material coverage, layered audits, supplier shipments, FIFO, line‑side inventory checks).
• Support PPAP and PSO activities, ensuring material readiness and alignment with customer requirements.
• Uphold safety standards, environmental compliance, and IATF 16949/CSR/ISO 14001 requirements.
• Exercise authority to stop production when safety or quality issues require immediate intervention.

• Grade 12 / OSSD required;
  Post‑secondary education in a related field preferred.
• APICS / PMAC training strongly preferred.

• 3+ years in a materials/production planning role within a manufacturing environment;
  Tier‑1 automotive experience is an asset.
• Experience in JIT/JIS supply chains and familiarity with Chrysler‑based material flow a plus.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities (8D, 5‑Why).
• Working knowledge of MRO and SAP; experience with and Mopar Service Requirements strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced,…