Material Planner

Job Description

Job Description

MATERIAL PLANNER

Parma, Michigan | Production Control dept. (222) | Exempt

Build the plan that keeps production moving.

Use data, supplier coordination, and problem solving to keep production moving.

Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. (MACI) is a leading manufacturer of automotive air conditioning compressors and magnetic clutches and a joint venture of Toyota Industries Corporation and DENSO. Our success is built on quality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and developing people.

MACI is seeking a Material Planner to join the Production Control Planning department in Parma, Michigan.

Help ensure the right components are available to support production while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

• Plan and calculate domestic and imported material requirements based on firm and forecasted demand.
• Monitor daily production and material status to identify potential shortages before they affect production.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while helping prevent excess or obsolete inventory.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding material requirements, delivery timing, and performance.
• Monitor and calculate supplier delivery performance.
• Analyze planning information, identify root causes, and develop practical short- and long-term solutions.
• Partner with internal departments, suppliers, and customers to align material and production plans.
• Support continuous improvement through Toyota Production System (TPS), Just-in-Time (JIT), Lean, and Kaizen principles.

REQUIRED

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize priorities and collaborate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Experience in production control, material planning, production planning, or a related manufacturing function
• Experience with MRP or inventory management systems
• Production scheduling, material ordering, inventory control, or supplier/customer service experience
• AS400 or similar manufacturing/ERP system experience
• Familiarity with TPS, JIT, Lean Manufacturing, or Kaizen

Build your career with an established automotive manufacturer while gaining hands-on experience in material planning, supplier management, inventory control, and manufacturing operations.

✓  Excellent health insurance with prescription, dental, and vision coverage

✓  Discretionary company bonus

✓  Super-low monthly employee contributions

✓  Company-related tuition reimbursement

✓  Paid vacation beginning in your first year

✓  Performance-based career and financial growth opportunities

✓ 5% 401(k) company match

✓  Short-term disability, optional life insurance, and retiree medical account

This is more than a desk-based scheduling position. Your planning decisions help ensure parts arrive when needed, suppliers stay aligned, inventory remains healthy, and manufacturing continues running smoothly.

If you are analytical, organized, comfortable working with data, and ready to grow your career in supply chain and manufacturing operations, we would love to hear from you.

APPLY TODAY TO GROW YOUR CAREER WITH MACI