MATERIALS PLANNER

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers, including component modules (chassis, cockpit, and front-end module), core system, eco-friendly, and DAS-mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamps, ICS/electronics, and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.

Purpose:

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials and containers to support uninterrupted production. This role manages inventory accuracy, monitors supplier and customer communications, optimizes logistics, and supports new model launches and changeovers. The position plays a critical role in preventing shortages, minimizing excess inventory, and driving overall material planning efficiency within the Toledo facility.

Essential Duties:

CUM, Normal Production, Event parts management and monitoring

• Prevent JNAP/MNA/Other customers’ parts/containers shortage (Top priority)
• CUM Analysis (Initialization/verification and daily Hot parts monitoring)
• Load sheet release and truck schedule arrangement, and utilization monitoring
• Expedite, Extra truck order, and cancer,l as well as cost analysis
• Short/overship parts control and monitoring
• EDI, SAP order monitoring, system error analysis, and feedback
• Material master list (usage, BOM, etc) update and error feedback
• Model year change, Rev level change, Launch, and Build-Out management.
• FCA Purchasing portal (e-Supplier connect), Web CN access, and monitoring

(Pilot/Prototype/IAA/PER sample schedule control)

• Safety stock optimization and Min, Max Analysis
• Obsolescence part control and claim management (SEECS, SCCS)
• Good relationships and communication with customers, suppliers, and other teams

Incoming parts/containers, Stock Transfer management

• Analysis and report pending ASN, GR Error verification
• Daily and Weekly GR Verification
• DMR/RMA report and packing slip creation, as well as maintaining a history log
• Free of Change sample, return to vendor, in and out samples or parts, and quality issue parts management.
• OS&D process follow-up and reporting (material handlers, logistics issues)
• Supervise clerical procedures involved in processing purchase orders, delivery, packing Slip and POD, maintenance of records, files, and vendors
• Communicate with the receiving clerk, supervisors, and other teams for problem-solving
• 3PR Cost estimation and manpower calculation
• Management outsourcing warehouse inventory (If necessary)
• Incoming part counting/inspection/sorting (if necessary)
• Inventory Accuracy (Cycle Counting, Inventory Accuracy, Action)
• Analyze and report the root cause of the daily cycle counting variance
• Analysis and report regular/irregular physical inventory
• PDA cycle counting and verification
• Label inventory stocks for delivery if required
• Monitor inventory FIFO and high rack inventory accuracy

KPI and Reporting

• Report inventory turnover days and amount (on a weekly/monthly basis)
• Analyze and report daily cycle counting/physical inventory results, and evaluate root causes
• Monitoring ASN, GR, Backlog, Hot parts, and parts transfer (on a daily basis)
• Monitoring and verifying daily or weekly GR verification (payment if needed)
• Issue and create DMR, RMA log (daily basis)
• Extra/Expedite/Cancel load frequency review (every month)
• Optimize truck load and utilization (per shipment)
• Comply with Customer/Department specific document (Drive)
• The responsible supplier list will be defined by the materials manager.
• Performs special assignments as delegated.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following areas will be assigned as required.

· Be a team player.

· Have great attention to detail.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Be reliable (with a reliable mode of transportation).

· Strong work ethic.

· Must have proven multitasking and organizational skills.

· Service-oriented mindset.

· Good Computer Skills

· MS Office

Education / Skill / Experience Requirements:

High School graduate minimum or equivalent, 2-year associate’s degree preferred. At least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing automotive environment. Good oral/written communication and interpersonal skills. Above average analytical skills. Knowledge of internal shop order numbers, their components, and their importance is required. Good Computer skills

Desired Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

· Experience With SAP

· Familiar With Paylocity

· Proven Abilities in Process Improvement

Physical Demands:

· Prolonged Periods Of sitting to work on the computer

· Must Be Able to Lift 15 Pounds at Times.

· Must Be Able to Access and Navigate Each Department at The Organization's Facilities.

Expected Hours of Work:

· A typical work week is 40 hours. Depending on the production schedule

· Working hours for employees are typically a day starting from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Environment: Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CANDIDATE SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Mobis as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, E-2, TN, J-1, etc.)

ADA DISCLAIMER: Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process.

EEO STATEMENT: Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.