Materials Planner

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Materials Planner to serve as the primary customer interface while managing production scheduling, component planning, and supplier coordination. This role plays a critical part in ensuring on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and alignment between customer demand and production capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP experience, a deep understanding of logistics processes, and the ability to manage cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers
• Manage customer forecasts, call-offs, and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) processing
• Monitor customer demand and identify significant fluctuations
• Ensure adherence to all customer requirements and manage customer portals
• Manage customer scorecards and performance metrics
• Coordinate engineering changes with customers and internal teams
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on manpower, machine capacity, and material availability
• Maintain target inventory levels to support customer requirements
• Escalate scheduling deviations and coordinate additional overtime when necessary
• Incorporate engineering changes into production schedules
• Set up and maintain SAP parameters (lead time, safety stock, etc.)
• Distribute supplier shipment requirements based on SAP demand signals
• Manage component inventory levels and obsolete parts
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOM)
• Monitor component receipts and ensure timely follow-up
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time shipments
• Coordinate with carriers to ensure delivery schedules are met
• Develop recovery plans to address supply or demand disruptions
• Coordinate expedited freight when required
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement corrective actions as needed
• Maintain compliance with ISO 14001, TS 16949, and IATF 16949 standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of logistics processes, supply chain trends, and manufacturing environments
• Experience working with SAP (MRP planning preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills