Magna
Automotive
MaterialPlanner
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“Material Planner at Magna. Skills: Material planning, Inventory control, Supply chain. Ensure uninterrupted material supply. Maintain optimal inventory levels”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve inventory targets
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma, Minimum 3 years experience, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Experience with PLM systems
Nice to Have
APICS certification, Excel advanced skills, Experience with data visualization tools, Experience with Power BI, Experience with Tableau, Experience with domestic suppliers, Experience with international suppliers, Background in automotive manufacturing, Background in electronics manufacturing
What You'll Do.
Ensure uninterrupted material supply
Maintain optimal inventory levels
Ensure on-time delivery of components
Minimize total supply chain costs
Manage material planning
Manage inventory control
Maintain ERP system data integrity
Ensure planning parameters are accurate
Ensure master data is up to date
Generate material releases to suppliers
Communicate material releases to suppliers
Monitor material availability
Monitor supplier delivery performance
Monitor shipment schedules
Identify material shortages
Analyze material shortages
Resolve material shortages
Identify delivery delays
Analyze delivery delays
Resolve delivery delays
Identify inventory discrepancies
Analyze inventory discrepancies
Resolve inventory discrepancies
Coordinate with logistics providers
Coordinate with carriers
Coordinate with customs brokers
Resolve supply chain disruptions
Expedite critical shipments
Collaborate with production teams
Collaborate with scheduling teams
Collaborate with third-party warehouse teams
Ensure efficient material flow
Ensure adherence to processes
Act as interface between Purchasing
Act as interface between Engineering
Act as interface between Production
Act as interface between suppliers
Resolve supply-related issues
Support product phase-in activities
Support product phase-out activities
Minimize excess inventory
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain internal pull systems
Support internal pull systems
Maintain external pull systems
Support external pull systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Production teams; Scheduling teams; Warehouse teams; Purchasing; Engineering; Suppliers
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **What we offer:** At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. ## ## ## **Group Summary:** Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics. **Job Responsibilities:** **Role Summary** The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material supply to support a just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring on-time delivery of components, and minimizing total supply chain costs, including freight and obsolescence. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage material planning and inventory control within SAP, while leveraging PLM systems to support product lifecycle and material supply processes. * Maintain ERP system data integrity by ensuring planning parameters and master data are accurate and up to date, including safety stock levels, lead times, and demand forecasts to achieve inventory targets, etc. * Generate and communicate precise production and service material releases to suppliers. * Monitor material availab
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