Material Planner at thyssenkrupp Presta North America LLC in terre haute, Indiana

Job Description:

Your responsibilities

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of this position is to properly plan the supply chain processes in order to support both external and internal customers. The material planner will be responsible for the supply chain starting with the ordering of raw material from the supplier and ending with the assembly process on the production lines. Additional special supply chain projects may be assigned according to workload.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day communication to the logistics contacts at the supplier.


• Responsible to ensure suppliers are shipping according to material requirements.


• Monitor supplier performance and request countermeasures to delivery issues.


• Assign and maintain transportation routes for designated suppliers.


• Responsible for cycle counting material and adjusting the (SAP) system to reflect actual status.


• Responsible for ramp up and ramp down process for inbound materials.


• Support in other logistics areas as assigned by Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MRP experience/Supply Chain experience (including): expediting material, coordinating supplier capacities, monitoring supply base action/recovery plans, ability to work with international suppliers, cycle count and Automotive experience preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years job experience or 5 years job experience in supply chain management preferred. Excellent communication skills and computer competency. Repetitive manufacturing background within an automated environment is a plus