Material Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor upcoming engineering changes, ensuring alignment of effective dates between internal teams and the material planning department.
• Analyze BOMs/MBOMs and collaborate with the NPI team to maintain accurate data in SAP, supporting proper demand planning.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure consistent On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance.
• Develop and manage implementation schedules to assess and report material readiness for new part numbers in upcoming models/programs.
• Participate in and evaluate launch processes to guarantee successful and timely implementation for new model introductions.
• Work closely with the Material Master (MM) team to set effectivity dates and configure SAP settings accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, NPI, PLM, GSM, Planning, Operations, Finance, Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Marketing, Service, Sales, and Program Management to ensure smooth communication of changes across the organization.
• Coordinate launch phase planning with Vehicle Program Management and Supply Chain teams, reviewing supplier lead times alongside material planners.
• Provide timely updates and communicate material data changes across departments to support operational readiness.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates on projects and program launches, proactively addressing potential issues through escalation when necessary.
• Manage additional projects or tasks as assigned.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts and process optimization to achieve key performance indicator (KPI) targets.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience in an automotive or manufacturing setting, specifically in logistics, material planning, or supply chain, including at least 2 years in a project management role.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems related to manufacturing, BOMs, and logistics; experience with SAP is preferred.
• Background in New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and overall supply chain operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret data and provide clear, actionable recommendations. #PTM

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Experience:

• Materials management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supply chain: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Casa Grande, AZ 85193 (Required)

Work Location: In person