Materials Planner

Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for stamping, assembly, and service operations. Convert customer demand and forecasts into executable production plans. Coordinate production priorities to meet on-time delivery and service-level targets. Adjust schedules based on capacity constraints, material availability, and changing customer requirements. Monitor customer demand, forecasts, and firm orders to ensure accurate production planning. Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolescence. Track work‑in‑process (WIP), finished goods, and raw material inventory. Identify potential shortages or overages and proactively implement corrective actions. Plan material movement between warehouses, supermarkets, staging areas, and production locations. Ensure timely availability of materials at point‑of‑use for stamping, assembly, and service operations. Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and material handling teams to support smooth material flow. Support lean manufacturing principles, including FIFO, kanban, and pull systems where applicable. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, quality, and customer service teams to align production plans. Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and risks clearly to all stakeholders. Participate in production meetings and capacity planning discussions. Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems related to demand, inventory, and production schedules. Analyze production performance, inventory trends, and service metrics to identify improvement opportunities. Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve schedule adherence, inventory turns, and material flow efficiency. Required 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations. Experience planning multi-process operations (stamping, assembly, or similar manufacturing environments). Strong understanding of inventory management and material flow. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and coordination abilities. Preferred Experience in automotive, metal stamping, or high-volume manufacturing environments. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. Experience working with service or aftermarket requirements. Key Competencies Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Data-driven decision-making Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset Work Environment Manufacturing floor and office environment. Requires regular interaction with production areas and material storage locations. May require occasional overtime or schedule adjustments based on customer demand. Awareness, Unity, Empowerment: At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. #J-18808-Ljbffr