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As a Material Planner at Harbinger Motors, you will be integral to our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient supply of components and raw material necessary to cover our production needs. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining seamless supply chain operations and meeting inventory targets with precision.
Job Responsibility:
Material Planning and Coordination: Collaborate closely with production teams to develop and optimize detailed supply plans aligned with customer demand and capacity constraints
Lead MRP process. Build and validate supply plans with suppliers
Work collaboratively with Logistics Specialists to transform supply plans into transportation plans that ensure adequate production coverage while minimizing transportation costs
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with production schedules
Monitor and adjust supply plans as needed to accommodate changes in demand or operational requirements
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to validate forecasts and adjust plans as necessary
Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of material supply
Inventory Management and Optimization: Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production
Utilize ERP and inventory management systems to track stock levels, analyze usage patterns, and forecast future material needs
Implement strategies to minimize stock-outs, reduce excess inventory, and optimize inventory turnover
Supplier Relationship Management: Hold suppliers accountable to ship according to defined supply plans and escalate deviations to buyers and management as necessary
Evaluate supplier performance based on metrics such as on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness
Inventory control: Partner with the Warehouse team to ensure cycle counting is done per established schedule following ABC classes
Lead investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies
Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identify opportunities to optimize production processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency
Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to drive continuous improvement in material planning and inventory management
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on process improvement projects
Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster strong relationships and effective communication with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering
Provide timely updates on material availability, production status, and potential issues impacting schedules
Collaborate on initiatives to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and improve operational performance
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field
3-7 years proven experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management within the automotive or manufacturing industry
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced skills in Excel for data analysis and reporting (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience in Engineering Change Management or New Product Introduction is necessary
Strong analytical abilities with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
Nice to have:
Proficiency in Google Suite is nice to have
Proficiency in Oracle Netsuite is nice to have
Additional languages such as Mandarin or Spanish are nice to have