Materials Planner

The BOGE Rubber & Plastics Group is a global leader in the field of rubber-metal and plastics technology. We develop and manufacture products for vibration damping, chassis, and powertrain mounts, as well as lightweight plastic modules for the automotive industry. With our pioneering spirit and expertise in technology and materials, we have been a reliable partner to our customers since 1931. Our technologies are also used outside the automotive industry, for example, in agricultural engineering, the rail industry, and shipping. At our 11 locations worldwide in Brazil, China, Germany, France, Mexico, Slovakia, and the USA, around 3,600 dedicated employees. Ideal candidate The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials through the production cycle to meet demand and maintain optimal inventory levels. This role is critical to ensuring an efficient and uninterrupted manufacturing process and timely delivery to our customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned. Review production schedule on a weekly basis. Evaluate material availability. Develop a production schedule on a weekly basis based on customer requirements, material availability, equipment, and work hour capacity. Distribute the production plan to the appropriate personnel. Review the proposed schedule as well as the completion of such materials group and production manager in production meetings. Coordinate annual physical inventory with logistics and production managers, and subcontract suppliers. Maintain the following reports: Production schedules (weekly). Release material against blanket purchase orders (domestic and foreign suppliers) to support the production schedule as well as pass-thru business. Communicate schedule updates with suppliers on a weekly basis. Expedite as required to support requirements. Review the scheduling agreement open order report. Monitor timely delivery of materials from suppliers. Closely monitor the daily material requirements supplied to subcontractors. Example: coated metals. Ensure that materials are available for all shifts, etc. Immediately report shortages to both the logistics manager and master scheduler. Track supplier delivery performance as specified in the supplier requirements manual and corresponding procedures. Submit delivery performance results to master scheduler and/or purchasing manager monthly. Review ECNs daily for the effective date of new revision materials. Supply the QA manager with this date. Review daily receipts log for accuracy and make changes/corrections as required. Assist the receiving department with any problem receipts in SAP. Assist logistics manager with cycle count system and reconciliation of results. Perform inventory adjustments as they occur. Enter material transfers daily to subcontract suppliers. Work with these subcontractors to ensure inventory accuracy. Participate in the APQP process as assigned by the logistics manager. Work closely with all departments to ensure smooth, timely launch of programs. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree and two years related experience in a manufacturing environment or High School Diploma and 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of

2-4 years

of experience in materials planning, inventory control, or production scheduling, preferably within the

automotive manufacturing

industry or a high-volume manufacturing environment. Proficient with

MRP/ERP systems

(e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex) and strong aptitude for data analysis using Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.). Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, strong analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.