Senior Material Planner – Hyva NA

Description

JOST is a global leader in commercial vehicle systems, delivering innovative solutions that keep the world's transportation industry moving safely and efficiently. With operations in more than 35 countries and a reputation built over 70 years, JOST serves the world's leading truck, trailer, agricultural, construction, and industrial equipment manufacturers.

The acquisition of Hyva marks one of the most significant milestones in JOST's history, creating 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 more than 7,500 people worldwide and serve customers across more than 100 countries.

In North America, Hyva is in an exciting phase of growth. We are investing in our people, expanding our product portfolio, strengthening our supply chain, and building a customer-focused organization that delivers industry-leading service, operational excellence, and profitable growth.

We are looking for talented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a measurable impact. At Hyva, you will work alongside experienced industry leaders, solve complex business challenges, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the future of a rapidly growing business.

If you are energized by continuous improvement, accountability, customer focus, and the opportunity to build something exceptional, we invite you to join our team.

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. This position is responsible for optimizing service levels, inventory quality, working capital and cross-functional supply chain performance.

• 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.

• Sales
• Supply Chain
• Operations
• Procurement
• Finance
• Warehouse
• Global Supply Chain
• Customers

• Service level (OTIF)
• Inventory turns
• Forecast accuracy
• Working capital
  
  Past due purchase orders
• Stock-out reduction
• Inventory accuracy
• SI&OP plan adherence

• 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.
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.