Materials Planner

About The Position

As a Materials Planner for Revology Cars you will be responsible for procuring raw materials, components, and other direct materials necessary for automobile production. This role involves managing purchase orders, following up with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, and resolving order discrepancies to maintain a smooth supply chain operation. The Buyer will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and on-time procurement that aligns with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) for direct materials in alignment with production schedules and business requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Track open orders and expedite as needed to meet production deadlines.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and consistent quality.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Address and escalate supply chain risks, including potential shortages, delays, and capacity issues.
• Work with internal teams (warehouse, finance, quality, and production) to resolve receiving issues, such as quantity discrepancies, damaged goods, and incorrect shipments.
• Investigate and resolve invoice mismatches related to price or quantity discrepancies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to process returns, replacements, or credits when necessary.
• Assess ongoing performance of supply base and drive effective performance improvement.
• Handle other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in production/operations management, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Two+ years of sourcing experience, preferably in direct materials procurement, is preferred but not mandatory.
• Prior experience with ERP systems is preferred but not mandatory.
• An interest in automobiles and a detailed understanding of the various parts of an automobile is useful.
• Must be able to solve problems and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at any level in an organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• English proficiency is required.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range is $56,700 to $94,200
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Three weeks of paid vacation plus one week of sick leave.
  
  

Salary: $56700 - $94200 per year

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