Material Planner

About the Team

The supply chain management team in Duncan, SC, is comprised of material planners, logistics engineers, warehouse supervisors, customs specialists, and more. As a material planner, you will be responsible for ordering and ensuring in-house availability of direct production parts, to support the BMW Delfor and JiT/TOD call-offs. This includes the oversight and coordination of inbound/outbound foreign and domestic transportation, via sea, air, and surface.

What you can look forward to as a Material Planner

• Serves as a backup liaison between customer and company in the Materials function.
• Orders production materials via SAP to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates carriers and containers for inbound / outbound material delivery to meet customer demand.
• Ensures all requirements of the Foreign Trade Zone as it relates to Materials are met.
• Identifies and recommends cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinates with other Materials Planners, Logistics Materials Coordinator, shipping and receiving and other internal / external resources in daily operations and material flow activities.
• Coordinates with ECR Coordinator any Engineering part number changes in a timely manner without obsolescence.
• Works with the Inventory Planning & Control Supervisor and the Purchasing Department on new projects.

Your Profile as a Material Planner

• Associates degree and 2-4+ years related experience. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience working in a JIT/JIS environment and/or in the automotive industry.
• Working knowledge of MRP software and SAP.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communications and written skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and must demonstrate very good Microsoft Excel skill set.
• Strong data input accuracy and detail oriented.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in Duncan, SC

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.