Materials Planner

Job Summary: Reporting directly to the MP&L Manager, the Materials Planner is responsible for guaranteeing the timely delivery of raw materials to fulfill production demands and support new product launches. The Materials Planner proficiently manages inventory levels, effectively communicates delivery statuses, and cultivates robust relationships with stakeholders across all organization levels both internally and externally.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Build strong, trusting relationships with suppliers through effective communication and excellent customer service.

· Develop, maintain, and communicate material schedules and inventory positions.

· Communicate raw materials shortages, update supply plans, and execute on follow-up actions.

· Contribute to key performance indicators of suppliers past due, on-time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory levels and reduction of premium freight and overtime costs.

· Monitor movement of all raw materials into plants to ensure that manufacturing and customer needs are met.

· Reconcile supplier non-conformances, return of product and re-planning of material needs.

· Monitor and maintain inventory levels against target levels.

· Responsible for cycle counts and inventory accuracy of components and raw material.

· Manage long term planning for strategic suppliers and participate in supplier capacity reviews.

· Minimize obsolescence.

· Streamline and improve internal processes utilizing lean tools and standardization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering or related field.

· 3-5 years’ experience in supply chain, planning, or material management.

· Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build win-win relationships.

· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (PLEX experience preferred).

· Understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions, activities, and underlying interdependencies.

· Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines on a regular and timely basis.

· Conceptual thinker who can take a vision and create better processes and solutions.

· Willingness to work in an ever-changing environment with minimal supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Hourly full-time position 40 hours per week with overtime or weekend hours as needed to support production.

Travel: None

Safety Policy:

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Safety is to be given primary importance in every aspect of planning and performing work on behalf of Linamar Corporation. Linamar Corporation’s goal is to prevent all industrial injury and illness.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Linamar Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fruitport, MI 49415 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fruitport, MI 49415: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000