Material Planner

Job duties for the position in FIAMM Technologies, LLC include:

• Analyze and coordinate ongoing logistical functions, including material planning and the full product lifecycle for horns and antenna systems
• Maintain and develop positive business relationships with key personnel involved in logistics material planning activities.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely acquisition of materials and components supplied by vendors meet company’s quality standards, cost-efficiency policies, and production timelines.
• Develop and maintain order management plans for key customers to create standardized material planning processes.
• Coordinate the logistical aspects of product life cycles including supply chain distribution, over-or-under delivery issues and inventory shortage ensuing minimal impact on production.
• Develop and implement inventory control measures to reduce losses, including implementing management systems for annual inventory counts for operations in the U.S. and Mexico.
• Use data-driven insights to evaluate inventory trends, adjust strategies to support product goals, enhance operational efficiency and reduce inventory-related costs.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives and procurement procedure optimization to ensure the standardization of material release and inventory management processes across all operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external associates to plan and facilitate on-time delivery of materials to avoid production disruptions.
• Conduct supplier quality assessments and gather data for performance analysis.
• Report ongoing progress updates to management and recommend improving and optimizing the purchasing function.
• Plan, organize and execute cycle counting procedures, driving improvements in inventory accuracy through strategic planning and regular audits, aligning with best practices and operational goals.

Requires two years of experience in logistics related occupation coordinating material planning, logistics, and supplier communication to ensure timely material delivery and efficient cross-border supply chain operations within an automotive component manufacturing environment.

To apply, contact Brent Neverth, FIAMM Technologies, LLC, 1550 Leeson Ave., Cadillac, MI 49601 to apply by resume.