Job Description

Job Description

Title - Material Planner

Duration - 10 months

Shift - 8 am to 5 pm

Location - Casa Grande AZ 85193

Overview

The Launch Material Planner will working with Vehicle Program Management, Production Material planners and material master team to ensure a

smooth handover and coordinated process of Launch new parts and engineering changes based on the timeline aligned between client stake holders, Material planning and Suppliers.

The Role:

• Coordinate and track upcoming engineering changes for effective dates between internal stakeholders and Material planning team.
• Analysis of BOMs/MBOMs and coordination with NPI to ensure accurate SAP information to drive proper demand.
• Work closely with the supplier base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Create and align implementation timelines to review and report material readiness of new part numbers for upcoming programs/models.
• Participate and evaluation of Launch processes for new models to ensure proper implementation.
• Closely works with MM (Material Master) to implement effectivity dates, SAP settings.
• Coordinates with Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, Planning, Operations, as well as Finance, Packaging Engineers, Mfg. Engineers, Marketing, Service, Sales and Programs to communicate changes effectively throughout the business segment and operations.
• Planning Launch phases with Vehicle Program Management and Supply chain to review suppliers lead times with Material planners.
• Provides necessary information and communicate material data changes throughout the organization in a timely manner.
• Drive timely and accurate project updates and Launch/new programs timelines, using expertise to solve potential issues or delays, through escalation process.
• Manage other projects or assignments as needed.
• Drive continuous improvements and optimization to meet KPI metrics.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of related experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment for Logistics, Material planning or supply chain, with a minimum of 2 years in project management role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong MRP/ERP knowledge (manufacturing, BOM, Logistics) SAP knowledge preferred.
• Experience in New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management and BOM and Supply Chain operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate and analyze data to present clear recommendations to leadership.
• Exceptional ability to interface and collaborate effectively with individuals, groups, and suppliers.

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