Spvr, Production Planner

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group

Summary:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee all production scheduling, customer contact scheduling, and raw material planning activities. Act as primary liaison between customer, production, shipping/receiving, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality product on a JIT (Just-In-Time) basis while meeting all customer-specific and inventory requirements.

Responsibilities:

Supports Magna Operational Principles and Employee Charter criteria within context and position's scope of work supports EBM’s ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, IATF System, as well as Magna Safety and Magna Environmental Program requirements

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Production Schedulers, Customer Contact Schedulers, and Raw Materials Planners Coordinate JIT product shipments against customer releases and purchase orders

Oversee customer communication including portals, special requests, and escalation of risks

Ensure alignment between production schedules, material availability, and customer demand

Manage raw material planning activities including coil steel, purchased components, and inbound deliveries

Monitor inventory levels and ensure targets are met through analysis of shortages/overages

Lead coordination of new program launches and program build-outs to ensure timely delivery

Monitor customer delivery/service performance and implement corrective actions as needed

Monitor supplier delivery performance and ensure material availability supports production requirements

Participate in and oversee physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives

Attend and lead daily production and planning meetings

Support Receiving operations as needed for material flow and inventory management

Develop, train, and evaluate team members within planning and scheduling functions

Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to scheduling, inventory control, and material flow Housekeeping and other activities as assigned

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in production scheduling, material planning, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment

Automotive industry experience preferred

Experience with JIT inventory flow and scheduling systems required

Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Strong knowledge of material planning, supplier coordination, and production processes

Ability to work overtime as required

Skills:

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP/MRP systems)
Ability to access and analyze data from computer systems and networks

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good math and analytical skills

Ability to lead and develop a team Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required BA degree preferredAPICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification preferredAPICS, MRP/MRP II (Material Release Point) experience

Benefits:

Low-Cost Health Insurance Low-Cost Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching Employee Profit Sharing Plan Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Parental Leave Nursing Room Tuition Reimbursement and Online Career Development with Free Tuition Referral Program - Up to $1,500 per Skill Trade Referral Onsite cafeteria Serving Hot Breakfast and Lunch Self-Checkout Snacks and Drinks Market Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Annual Employee and Family Events Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

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