Job Details

MAU is hiring a Material Planner – B Shift for our client in Piedmont, SC. As a Material Planner, you will support supplier communication, inventory control, and procurement planning in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement program

Shift Information:

• Monday – Friday | 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED with diversified procurement and negotiation experience
• Associate's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in an automotive or automotive parts manufacturing environment, with scheduling and materials management responsibilities
• Strong math skills
• Strong computer platform skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows NT and organizational skills
• Experience with SAP or similar software
• Excellent Excel, Power BI, and data analytics skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or some college coursework
• Experience with QAD platform

General Requirements:

• Ability to hear alarms with or without hearing aids
• Ability to distinguish color and see at close range (corrective lenses allowed)
• Willingness to cross-train as needed to fill other roles
• Ability to wear a respirator when needed
• Ability to work near chemicals such as alcohols, solvents, paints, or sanding dust

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit an objective, fair, and professional attitude in accordance with company policies and the Employee's Charter
• Follow company and departmental policies to ensure productive, ethical operations
• Demonstrate teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Support quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform daily cross-functional job assignments as needed
• Foster respectful and cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Follow safety rules and OSHA/EEOC/FLSA regulations
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain workplace safety standards
• Ensure all accidents/injuries are reported and investigated promptly
• Participate in and support training, workplace audits, and safety performance assessments
• Participate in continuous improvement projects (e.g., inventory accuracy, inventory turns, premium freight)
• Ensure accurate and timely material releases to suppliers
• Purchase/order recurring and non-recurring items for production and assembly departments
• Establish lead times and minimum inventory levels for Just-in-Time (JIT) environments
• Coordinate production releases with suppliers per agreements
• Support Leaders in reconciling variances and corrective actions
• Track and record Department KPI data
• Be available for inventory counts during weekends, holidays, or as needed
• Help reduce annual overhead budget via competitive sourcing and pricing
• Serve as a backup to the Purchasing Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing environment
• Standing or walking for 8 hours, including stair usage
• Regular lifting up to 15lbs and occasional lifting up to 40lbs
• Frequent work below the knees and above the shoulders

Physical Demands:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent stair climbing
• Lifting up to 15lbs regularly; up to 40lbs occasionally
• Manual dexterity for working below knees and above shoulders
• Good vision and color distinction (corrective lenses allowed)
• Respirator use when required

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

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