Job Details

Material Planner

  2025-12-29     MAU WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS     Piedmont,SC  
Description:

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


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