Material Planner

Req ID 84741 | Tuscaloosa, United States ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC

Job Description

Position Summary: Plan, order, control, and coordinate production related materials to guarantee a 100%-uninterruptable supply with required materials to the assembly process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and order material via SAP or other tools as needed.
• First line of contact with supply base to assure on time delivery.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with vendors and supporting job functions.
• Follow up with suppliers on lead-time of delivery and freight to assure production flow.
• Perform cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and manage dunnage related topics.
• Track and assure delivery of inbound freight and ASN delivery dates are correct.
• Manage inventory levels via MRP settings to meet ITR targets.
• Communicate with customer as needed to investigate forecast and other related topics.
• Communicate and escalate expedited freight topics with logistics management team.
• Work with interfaces to develop and improve part planning methods and capacity utilization.
• Improve delivery performance inbound, inventory turn rates, logistics costs, & dunnage.
• Investigate and implement continuous improvement activities related to freight management.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Associates degree or similar education or equivalent professional experience
• 1-2 years of work-related experience
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Software, ERP systems)

Preferred Skills and experience:

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Basic knowledge of DOT compliance and relevant regulations.
• SAP
• Training in 5S, LEAN, and other company-required programs.
• Broad knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within supply chain planning.
• Experience with demand forecasting and/or planning methods.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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