Material Planner

International Automotive Components•Anniston, AL

About The Position

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring 100% material availability to support production, service, and customer delivery requirements while maintaining disciplined inventory control and adherence to plant KPI's. This role is a proactive, execution-focused position that requires daily coordination with suppliers, internal teams, and logistics partners to prevent shortages, reduce inventory risk, and maintain stable operations.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Scheduling, or Supply Chain

Responsibilities

Analyze customer demand and production forecasts
Execute daily MRP reviews to validate requirements, planned orders, DOH targets, and exceptions
Develop and maintain material planning schedules and ensure alignment with production plans
Review and adjust planning parameters such as lead times, order quantities, and min/max levels
Maintain accurate data in ERP system (Driven by Data Wellness Scoring in KPI's)
Release material schedules to suppliers with accuracy and timeliness
Issue clear, daily communication to suppliers regarding schedules, changes, shortages, and priorities.
Track supplier performance and follow up on late, short, or quality-related issues
Maintain a formal escalation process for past dues, quality holds, capacity concerns, and delivery risks
Coordinate inbound logistics and expedite materials when needed
Maintain inventory levels within target DOH, safety stock, and financial objectives
Participate in daily/weekly inventory health reviews (DOH, slow moving, excess & obsolete risk
Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and SCM to ensure alignment on demand, capacity, scrap trends, and engineering changes
Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives that identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain through optimized inventory, reduced waste, and enhanced supplier performance.