Magna

Automotive

MaterialPlanner

$70–76k Markham, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

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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