Materials Planner ll

Position Summary

The Material Planner II supports Materials Operations for Global Truck – Vonore/Piedmont by managing supplier planning, addressing material shortages, coordinating with internal and external partners, and improving material flow. This role builds on the Material Planner Assistant and Material Planner I positions.

• Plan and monitor material requirements to support production schedules, customer demand, and on-time delivery.
• Review inventory levels, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to identify shortages or supply risks.
• Partner with suppliers, tactical buyers, production, sales, and cross-functional teams to resolve material constraints.
• Investigate shortages, identify root causes, document corrective actions, and follow through to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor, prioritize, and elevate expedite needs, including high-risk shipments and long lead-time deliveries.
• Maintain accurate planning data in MAPICS and related tools, including queries, schedules, material records, and supplier follow-up.
• Support planning for launches, customer ramp-ups or ramp-downs, engineering changes, and demand or supply changes.
• Communicate material status, risks, priorities, and recovery plans clearly to internal stakeholders and CVG locations.
• Use Excel and planning tools to analyze material data, track supplier performance, support reporting, and improve visibility.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen material flow, reduce cost, prevent shortages, and improve supplier performance.
• Share planning knowledge, best practices, and recommendations to improve team effectiveness.
• Manage assigned suppliers and planning responsibilities with independence, sound judgment, and urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

High school diploma or GED required;
Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least two (2) years of related experience and/or training required. Automotive or trucking industry experience preferred.

Language Skills Ability to read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; write routine correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one or small group settings.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and standard units of measure.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense to follow detailed written or verbal instructions and solve routine problems involving concrete variables.

Computer Skills Basic computer skills required, including Excel spreadsheets, simple formulas, charts, and graphs. Specific program training will be provided.

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Primarily works in a manufacturing plant environment, with regular production floor exposure and required PPE in designated areas. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods. Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) is a global supplier with diverse design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, partnering with customers across multiple industries to meet the needs of an increasingly automated and more environmentally conscious world.