Senior Material Planner

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Execute and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities within SAP.Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and production schedules to ensure material availability.Analyze SAP MRP outputs and take appropriate actions to address shortages, excess inventory, and supply disruptions.Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and suppliers to maintain on-time material flow.Maintain accurate material master data, planning parameters, and inventory records in SAP.Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory, service levels, and supplier performance.Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency.Nonessential Functions – Spare Parts Management Provide flexible support to the Spare Parts organization based on business priorities and customer requirements.Assist with part-number identification and cross-referencing for legacy and obsolete equipment.Support the identification of replacement, superseded, and alternative parts.Review inventory levels and help identify excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and critical spare parts.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.Experience with SAP ERP, including MRP and inventory management functions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain planning processes.Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, and Spare Parts organizations.Self-starter with a customer service focusDemonstrated leadership skillsAbility to work independently and in a team environmentProficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of SAP is a plus (Business Intelligence is desired)Ability to understand and maintain project schedulesGood time management skillsGood organizational skillsGood verbal communication skillsGood technical writing skillsAble to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customersAble to work well independently and in a team environmentAble to technically define problems and propose solutionsAdaptable to change in a learning environmentWilling and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessaryDürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be responsible for any placement fees associated with such candidates.Job SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO003117Job Category: ServiceSchedule: Full-Time