Material Planner (Industrial Solutions)

BorgWarner • Hendersonville, NC

14h

About The Position

We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit : BorgWarner Industrial Solutions . In the Material Planner role, you will coordinate with our production planning and customer service teams to optimize inventory and support plant operations. You will develop and execute our supply plan and releases, determining priorities and implementing strategies to reduce out-of-stock and excess stock issues. You will also help support our production schedule, taking into consideration the forecasted demand for finished items and our raw material needs.

Requirements

• This position requires an associate degree or equivalent work experience
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures regarding planning and scheduling
• A certain degree of creativity, experience and judgment is required to plan and accomplish goals
• Must have working knowledge and MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Must have working knowledge of MR/ERP systems and planning tools
• Possess ability to communicate verbally and maintain concise and accurate written documentation
• Effective listening skills are required
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• SAP experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a long-term supply schedule/plan, taking into consideration the needs forecasted by our production planning team
• Resolve material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions
• Request recovery plan if suppliers fall behind schedule and meet with suppliers to ensure plan is successfully implemented
• Use root cause analysis methods to help develop and implement workable solutions to support on time deliveries to support production requirements
• Advise suppliers of proper shipping methods to meet delivery deadlines
• Utilize SAP tools to execute supplier schedules and monitor delivery for 100% on-time delivery
• Daily interaction and communication with other functional areas purchasing supplier quality, production scheduling, and customer service
• Track inventory of raw materials and optimize materials to avoid excess inventory levels
• Create and develop reports to analyze the health of supply base and develop strategies to continuously improve KPI’s
• Understand and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies
• Communicate and enforce safe work procedures

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree