Production Planner

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Your next career opportunity with our organization starts here! Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact!

We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co‑create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality."

Joining the Marelli Operations team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.

As a global yet fast‑evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

We are looking for a Production Planner to join the Operations team, reporting directly to the Production Control Manager.

This position is based at our office in Shelbyville, TN.

As the Production Planner at Marelli, you will be responsible/support/elevate.....

• Plans and schedules manufacturing work areas ensuring parts are produced in a timely manner to meet customer shipments.
• Monitors material requirement plan (MRP) to ensure component availability.
• Monitors master production schedule (MPS) to ensure customer demands are met.
• Maintain established safety stock levels on components as well as finished goods.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, customer service, suppliers, sales, purchasing, QA and shipping and receiving departments to meet customer needs.
• Support and track design changes until first shipment to customer.
• Attend meetings as required and support launch of new products.
• Expedite parts and material delivery as needed.
• Communicates frequently with internal and external contacts on various issues.
• Phase in / phase out control of design change and NPL with suppliers, customers and in‑plant to keep obsolete inventory at zero.
• Monitor and adjust past dues on daily volumes.
• Support and track inventory issues to resolve errors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to an employee in this classification.

• Intermediate to advanced experience (beyond basic data entry) working with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, and other presentation applications and/or software.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or three plus years experience in a manufacturing related role.
• Have experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Have strong communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.
• Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug test.
• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters. Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Certification may be required in some areas. Have experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. Have strong communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs. Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug test. Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.

• We’re looking for people to Drive Results
  , be Accountable
  , Entrepreneurial
  , Inclusive
  , Innovative and Aware
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• Fast‑paced yet supportive and high‑performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli’s speed.

Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better‑connected future.

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Operations business?

Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via Marelli Career website. Contribute to shaping the vehicles of tomorrow with your unique talents. We are inviting you to take the next steps. Let’s drive the future together.

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• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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