Material Planner Analyst

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide suppliers with accurate scheduled orders and forecast requirements to meet production requirements
• Monitor and maintain supplier purchased fastener inventory to ensure controllable production shortages do not occur
• Communicate weekly with our partners for logistics, transportation, and customs at minimum
• Coordinate international trade compliance (North America, Asia, and Europe)
• Implement Electronic Data Exchange (EDI) connections with customers in liaison with EDI team at Germany headquarters
• Work with the Logistics team to continuously improve processes and procedures to the improvement of the overall business processes
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the Logistics Department
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details and goals
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Independent self-disciplined person
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Must be organized and can respond quickly to changes in the production schedule
• Ability to work in a fast paced, often time sensitive, environment with high regard to deadlines
• Familiarity with German and Spanish languages a plus
• Automotive industry specific knowledge of fasteners and other related parts
• Internet based shipping applications, electronic filing programs, and Microsoft Dynamics products preferred

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma with training and experience in an administrative role, preferably concentrated in Supply Chain and/or Logistics
• Associates degree in Logistics or related field a plus
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in material planning with a concentration in the automotive industry a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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