Job Posting Title
Sr. Materials Planner/Scheduler
Job Description Summary
Responsible for scheduling, planning, and oversight of material procurement, production, and delivery.Develops and executes material planning for a product line. Ensures that all material requirements for assigned programs are satisfied within the allocated time frame.Coordinates flow of materials within the manufacturing facility. Coordinates transfer of materials to and from inventory or warehouse.Schedules and controls the release of materials. Monitors material inventory in the plant, in the warehouse, and by critical suppliers.Generates forecasts and manages the replenishment planning for parts and materials; ensures specified service levels are realized.
Job Description:
Job Summary**
The Sr. Materials Planner/Scheduler at El Carmen Manufacturing Facility will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the flow of materials through the production process to ensure optimal inventory levels and on-time delivery of manufactured goods. This role involves close collaboration with various departments to maintain efficient and cost-effective operations.
Job Responsibilities**
- Develop and execute detailed materials plans and production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to identify potential shortages or excesses and take corrective action.
- Generate and manage purchase requisitions for materials, ensuring timely procurement and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize material flow, resolve production constraints, and implement process improvements.
- Analyze material requirements planning (MRP) data and adjust plans as needed to meet changing demands.
- Track and report on key materials planning metrics, including inventory turns, on-time delivery, and material obsolescence.
- Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring material availability for pilot builds and production ramp-up.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the materials planning function.
- Maintain accurate master data for materials and suppliers within the ERP system.
Required Skills and Education
Job Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in materials planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
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