Materials Planner

 Req ID [[76213]] | [[Tuscaloosa, United States ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa, LLC]]

Be part of our ZF Foxconn team as [[Materials Planner]] and apply now!

About the Team: As a member of the Chassis Module Division that supplies to one of the most well know automotive companies in the world, you will join a team that is committed to excellence, the highest quality standards and puts our customer first.  You will work closely with automotive part manufacturers all around the world to ensure timely delivery of quality parts to our door.  You will work with different departments to ensure any newly sourced material or change is coordinated and executed on-time and with the highest quality.  Within ZF you will have the opportunity to work with peers and colleagues with 10-25 years of automotive expertise.  You will learn from the best, to be the best.  This fast paced, cross-functional, continuous improvement environment will develop you to your highest potential.

What you can look forward to as a Material Planner: 

• Plan and order material via SAP or other tools as needed.
• First line of contact with supply base to assure on time delivery.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with vendors and supporting job functions.  
• Follow up with suppliers on lead-time of delivery and freight to assure production flow.
• Perform cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate and manage dunnage related topics.
• Track and assure delivery of inbound freight and ASN delivery dates are correct.
• Manage inventory levels via MRP settings to meet ITR targets.
• Communicate with customer as needed to investigate forecast and other related topics. Communicate and escalate expedited freight topics with logistics management team.

Your Profile as a Material Planner:

• Associate degree or similar education or equivalent professional experience required. 
• 1+ years of related experience 
• SAP experience.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office Software, ERP systems)

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Basic knowledge of DOT compliance and relevant regulations.
• Training in 5S, LEAN, and other company-required programs.
• Broad knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within supply chain planning.
• Experience with demand forecasting and/or planning methods.