Material Planner

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPURPOSE: 
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assuring material availability for multiple simultaneous, new project trials and subsequent supply chain ramp up.  This position is also primarily responsible for coordinating the readiness of the supply base infrastructure in order to support new product launches.
                                   
                       
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Place orders via an Electronic Data Interchange for trial build demand requirements.
• Communicate build timeframes to suppliers in support of the production trialing process.
• Monitor and track pre-production materials to ensure full build coverage for all trial builds; report potential shortages and material availability issues to management.
• Monitor and track material pipelines for simultaneous production trial and null-phase builds in both Germany and the client.
• Implement and maintain systemic setup of all materials and part numbers from initial project implementation until project enters series planning stages prior to start of production.
• Support new supplier onboarding processes; provide new supplier training on relevant topics throughout pre-production phase.
• Track material maturity timing for suppliers in START system.
• Ensure supplier readiness prior to being transitioned from Ramp-up to the appropriate series production Material Planning group before project launch.
• Provide supplier assistance in troubleshooting initial supply chain infrastructure.
• Act as the primary contact for resolution of both internally and externally identified ramp up supply chain issues.
• Work alongside Documentation, Supplier Quality, Product Development, and Production teams to ensure availability of appropriate maturity level materials for each individual trialing phase.
• Analyze initial supplier performance and processes for potential supply chain impact downstream of pre-production process.
• Escalate identified supplier issues to the relevant internal department, along with the management team within the supplier’s organization.
• Investigate and resolve inventory and material receipt discrepancies involving pre-production materials.
• Monitor and correct all advanced shipping notice transmissions.
• Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.  Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.
• Work safely 100% of the time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
           
                                   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s): Logistics, preferably with an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or supplier OR in Project Management with an emphasis on launch/changeover activities

EDUCATION:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain/Operations

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of SAP or comparative software
• Proven understanding of Logistics process flow

                       
PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Written and verbal German language skills
• Working knowledge of Material Control, Operational Management, Production Inventory Control and/or Purchasing

                       
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Vance, Alabama
  • Schedule: 7am-4pm,Monday-Friday
  • Weekly Overtime: None-unless critical issues with trial parts
  • Weekend Work: None-unless critical issues with trial parts
  • Assignment Start: ASAP
  • Assignment End: February 1, 2025 with potential for contract extension

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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