Magna
automotive
MaterialsPlanner
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“Materials Planner at Magna. Skills: Materials planning, Production scheduling, Inventory management. Plan inbound raw material to support production schedules. Analyze incoming releases from customer”
What You'll Achieve.
Attain SHSS goals and objectives
Industry & Context.
Superior analytical, planning, and problem solving skills; Above average problem solving ability
Support plant during production hours (all active shifts) via company provided cellular phone
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Post secondary education in materials management or equivalent experience, 5 or more years of progressive experience in a materials / manufacturing related environment, Excellent knowledge of Customer shipping requirements, inventory controls, production scheduling, engineering systems/procedures and plant raw materials, etc. in a manufacturing environment, Demonstrated understanding of inventory management principles and practices, Superior analytical, planning, and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, Proficiency with Microsoft and other manufacturing related software, Good attention to detail, Above average problem solving ability to meet multiple demands, deadlines and support production planning programs
Nice to Have
APICS certification
What You'll Do.
Plan inbound raw material to support production schedules
Analyze incoming releases from customer
Utilize internal ERP/MRP system to generate releases
Manually edit releases as required
Send daily releases to the supply base
Ensure transportation for each shipment is scheduled
Proper scheduling and releasing of materials
Ensure Supplier ships as required
Enforce chargeback policy
Ensure proper packaging
Manage inventory levels
Oversee production schedules
Ensure daily manufacturing schedules are attained
Schedule returnable containers to be returned
Manage Engineering Changes for parts
Ensure zero to minimal obsolences
Ensure New incoming material is labelled correctly
Support plant during production hours
Monitor supplier delivery performance
Perform special projects
Support plant during production hours
Support engineering change control
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
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:** Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected. **Job Responsibilities:** ### JOB DUTIES: Responsible for planning inbound raw material to support production schedules as received by the customer via EDI Releases (830/862). Analyze incoming releases from customer and utilize internal ERP/MRP system to generate releases for the Tier 2 supply base, and from time to time manually edit releases as required. Send daily releases to the supply base after running MRP, and ensure transportation for each shipment is scheduled with Logistics Provider. Ensure that all materials departmental objectives and activities are aligned to the Magna Employee Charter and Magna Corporate Constitution. Responsible for the proper scheduling and releasing of materials at SHSS. Ensure Supplier ships as required to Spring Hill Supplier Material Standards. Responsible to enforce chargeback policy. Responsi
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