Materials Planner

About Voltava:At Voltava people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems Android Industries and Avancez with approximately 5400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant collaborative and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing supply chain automation and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive industrial e-mobility heavy truck defense and technology sectors. Kinetyc our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom Michigan expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together we are Building A Better the Role: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Material Planning & Inventory ManagementDevelop and manage material plans to support production schedules new product launches engineering changes special projects and end-of-life inventory levels and material availability to ensure uninterrupted production while achieving inventory and working capital material consumption and minimize excess obsolete and slow-moving material requirements and proactively identify potential shortages risks and supply chain material planning activities to ensure an efficient flow of materials throughout the manufacturing & Launch SupportSupport new product introductions and program launches by ensuring material readiness and implementation of required systems and production build requirements to meet customer demand and business with production engineering procurement and quality teams to support launch activities and ongoing engineering changes and implement appropriate actions to mitigate material & Forecast ManagementProcess supplier forecasts and monitor supplier performance to ensure alignment with production closely with suppliers to resolve material shortages delivery issues and capacity supplier commitments and inventory positions to support customer demand and production material-related risks and recommend corrective actions when Analysis & ReportingReview audit and analyze Bills of Material (BOMs) to identify critical-path materials and potential supply accurate material planning data within ERP systems including QAD and customer-specific inventory transactions reconcile discrepancies and ensure data and analyze reports to support planning decisions and business Improvement & CollaborationParticipate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to production build plans schedules and action the development and improvement of material planning processes systems and opportunities to improve efficiency reduce costs and enhance supply chain backup support and guidance within the Materials department as all company safety policies and other duties as You Need To Be Successful:Strong understanding of materials planning inventory control production scheduling and supply chain with ERP systems including QAD or similar manufacturing working with Kanban and lean material replenishment Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office to analyze production requirements and implement effective material planning of manufacturing material flows layouts and warehouse analytical organizational and problem-solving to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational to identify risks develop solutions and drive issue attention to detail and commitment to data -focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency and to reconcile inventory and material-related Points If You Have:APICS Certification (CPIM CSCP or equivalent).Experience in automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing with customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949 :High School diploma Experience: 3 years of experience in materials material follow up analysis and/or complianceTravel: Travel may be required minimally based on business needsWhat We Offer:We believe our team members are our greatest investment which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health dental and vision coverage retirement savings programs with employer contributions tuition reimbursement paid time off and holidays employee assistance resources and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health financial well-being professional growth and overall quality of Core Values:Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed respected valued and empowered to make an impact. Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each : We earn trust through every : We show up fully even when it would be easier not : We strengthen the people and places around us. Together we are Building A Better is proud to be an Equal Opportunity are committed to attracting developing and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local Voltava employment decisions are based on qualifications skills experience and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate serve our customers and achieve our and AccommodationsVoltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process please contact Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.