Materials Planner

Job Title: Materials Planner
Location: Detroit, MI OR Phoenix AZ (Onsite)
Job type: Fulltime only

Required:
Technical/Functional Skills:
Supply Chain - Materials Planning, Clear to Build, Materials Program Management

Top Daily Responsibilities:
1. Analyze manufacturing build plan against inventory and supply chain data to determine demand for material replenishment
2. Obtain quotes from suppliers and submit Purchase Orders
3. Manage delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive ahead of requirement date
4. Manage the Clear to Build at the OEM
5. Track and mitigate Excess and Obsolescence


Overall Responsibilities:
- Create and manage the Clear to Build for internal and external manufacturing of complex self-driving-systems modules
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the Top Level Assemblies forecast and component lead-times
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure demand for materials is met
- Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
- Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule
- Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
- Consolidate the demand from multiple sources and own the MPS (Master Production Schedule)


Generic Managerial Skills:
Good written and verbal communication skills