What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at OPmobility?
Material Planner
Date: Mar 24, 2025
Location: Chattanooga-Tennessee, US
Company: OP Mobility
MISSION: (A brief summary of the function, in 1 or 2 sentences)
Ensure that suppliers have accurate forecast of releases ensuring that components are delivered in order to meet production requirements
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
- Using data in SAP to prepare forecast;
- Based on forecast, plan orders for components from suppliers
- Monitor stock levels of components/material and ensure on-time delivery from suppliers
- Releasing orders from suppliers for components;
- Reviewing and updating released and planned orders daily;
- Communication and follow-up of orders to suppliers;
- Maintaining and controlling inventory balances
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES: (Cross training skills, or expertise, environmental responsibilities, safety responsibilities, etc. required for the function)
Competencies:
- College degree or strong relevant experience
- 5 years experience working with domestic and international suppliers
- Experience with transportation/logistics industry helpful
- Strong working knowledge of SAP and SPAB
- Strong organizational skills
- MS Office applications
- Self-disciplined
- Good communication skills (Assertive)
