Magna
automotive
MaterialsPlanner
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“Materials Planner at Magna. Skills: production planning, scheduling, inventory management, material flow, ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, organizational skills, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, communication abilities, coordination abilities. Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for stamping, assembly, and service operations. Convert customer demand and forecasts into executable production plans”
What You'll Achieve.
meet on-time delivery and service-level targets; minimize excess and obsolescence; improve schedule adherence, inventory turns, and material flow efficiency
Industry & Context.
organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
Requires regular interaction with production areas and material storage locations, May require occasional overtime or schedule adjustments based on customer demand
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations, Experience planning multi-process operations (stamping, assembly, or similar manufacturing environments), understanding of inventory management and material flow, Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication and coordination abilities
Nice to Have
Experience in automotive, metal stamping, or high-volume manufacturing environments, Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Experience working with service or aftermarket requirements
What You'll Do.
Develop and maintain daily
and monthly production schedules for stamping
and service operations
Convert customer demand and forecasts into executable production plans
Coordinate production priorities to meet on-time delivery and service-level targets
Adjust schedules based on capacity constraints
material availability
and changing customer requirements
Monitor customer demand
and firm orders to ensure accurate production planning
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Track work-in-process (WIP)
and raw material inventory
Identify potential shortages or overages and proactively implement corrective actions
Plan material movement between warehouses
and production locations
Ensure timely availability of materials at point-of-use for stamping
and service operations
Support lean manufacturing principles
and pull systems where applicable
Analyze production performance
and service metrics to identify improvement opportunities
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve schedule adherence
and material flow efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and material handling teams to support smooth material flow; Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, quality, and customer service teams to align production plans; Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks clearly to all stakeholders; Participate in production meetings and capacity planning discussions
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and coordination abilities; Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks clearly to all stakeholders
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:** Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. **Job Responsibilities:** * Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for stamping, assembly, and service operations. * Convert customer demand and forecasts into executable production plans. * Coordinate production priorities to meet on-time delivery and service-level targets. * Adjust schedules based on capacity constraints, material availability, and changing customer requirements. * Monitor customer demand, forecasts, and firm orders to ensure accurate production planning. * Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence. * Track work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, and raw material inventory. * Identify potential shortages or overages and proactively implement corrective actions. * Plan material movement between warehouses, supermarkets, staging areas, and production locations. * Ensure timely availability of materials at point-of-use for stamping, assembly, and service operations. * Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and material handling teams to support smooth material flow. * Support lean manufacturing principles, including FIFO, kanban, and
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